Paggane

What makes Paggane truly special is the love affair with wet and muddy ground. On those miserable, churned-up days when many horses struggle, Paggane thrives: it has won 2 of its last 5 races on heavy ground — a 40% win rate that jumps to an extraordinary 67% (2 wins from 3 races) on slightly soft terrain. This is the kind of pattern trainers live for, because it tells you exactly when to run your horse. Faye Bramley's Lambourn yard, which has sent out 17 winners already this season, clearly knows how to read the weather forecast on Paggane's behalf.

Paul Townend, Paggane's most frequent partner in the saddle, has ridden the horse 13 times and won 3 of those races — a 23% win rate that mirrors the horse's overall form. At Class 1 level, where the very best horses compete, Paggane has won 2 of its 5 races, proving it belongs in top company. With fresh momentum from this week's Goodwood win and the kind of autumn conditions that suit it perfectly, Paggane looks ready to add to that six-win tally.