Pergamon

The secret to Pergamon's success appears to be simple: he absolutely thrives on normal ground. On standard conditions, he has won six of eight races — a 75% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. Put him on wet or muddy ground and his form dips noticeably. He typically competes at Class 4 level, where he has won two from six, which puts him in the middle tier of the racing world — not a Group horse, but solidly competitive at his usual level.

Jennie Candlish, his trainer at Basford in Staffordshire, runs a prolific yard that has sent out 64 winners this season alone, so Pergamon is part of a successful operation. The horse began his racing career at Plumpton on 11 May 2025 with a win — always a good sign — and has built a decent record since. He was originally purchased at a horses in training sale from Andre Fabre's French yard, which explains why there may be some European breeding in his pedigree. With four wins in his last six races and a clear liking for fast, dry ground, Pergamon is one to keep an eye on whenever conditions suit him.