Pep Talking

The numbers tell the story of a specialist at its own level. In Class 5 races, where the field is relatively modest and the opportunities suit horses of this calibre, Pep Talking has won 5 of 11 attempts — a 45% win rate that stands well above its overall record. It's the kind of horse that finds the right race and delivers. Gavin Sheehan, who has ridden it more often than any other jockey, has an even stronger record in the saddle, winning 4 of 10 races together for a 40% win rate. When that partnership lines up, the odds shift noticeably in Pep Talking's favour.

Behind the horse is Billy Aprahamian's yard at Towcester in Northamptonshire, a training base that has already sent out 12 winners this season. Pep Talking represents the kind of steady, reliable performer that keeps a racing yard ticking over — not a headline-maker, but a horse that delivers prize money at regular intervals and gives its the yard genuine chances to win. First breaking through to victory in March 2024, it has proven durable and consistent. For punters looking at Class 5 company, Pep Talking remains a name to respect.