Percy's Lad

His last win came at Kempton Park four weeks ago, but his real stronghold is Chester, where he holds a course record and has won 2 of his 8 races there. That's a win rate of one in four at a track he clearly understands. Trainer Daniel Kubler has noted that Percy's Lad runs well on Chester's particular surface and has been targeting the track's May meeting specifically because the programme there suits him. His most impressive victories have come at the top level too—two Class 2 wins at Chester, the most recent in May 2024, showing he can handle serious company when conditions favour him.

The jockey Richard Kingscote has ridden him to 3 wins from 9 races together, a 33% win rate that suggests a real understanding between horse and rider. Kingscote has praised Percy's Lad's attitude in the saddle, noting that he's become more tractable and easier to ride as he's matured, which matters when you're trying to coax a best from a horse that isn't an obvious talent. The Kubler yard, based in Lambourn, has had a strong season with 34 winners, so Percy's Lad has experienced hands working with him.

Recent form shows he's competitive—13th, 5th, 1st, 6th, 2nd, 6th in his last six races—and still actively racing despite his age. Percy's Lad may never be a headline-maker, but he's the kind of horse that makes money for people who understand what he is: a specialist who excels at Chester, on fast ground, at 1m1f to 1m2f, and shows up reliably when asked.