Plaid
Plaid is a three-year-old with the kind of record that suggests real potential is starting to emerge. With three wins from eight races, the horse has won roughly one race in every three attempts — a win rate that sits well above average for its age and experience level. What makes that figure more interesting is the timing: two of those wins have come in the last six races, which means Plaid is clearly hitting its stride right now.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Plaid Partnership Mrs Mary Slack
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
The horse was first in the winner's circle at Kempton Park in December 2025, but it is Plaid's most recent outing that catches the eye. A victory at Goodwood earlier this week suggests the horse is in good form and, more importantly, comfortable at one of Britain's top racing venues. When given normal ground conditions, Plaid has been especially effective, winning two of three races on that surface — a 67 per cent win rate that shows the horse has definite preferences and performs best when those preferences are met. James Fanshawe's Newmarket yard, which has already sent out 44 winners this season, clearly knows how to bring Plaid to the races in winning condition. With momentum on its side and a recent big-track success under its belt, Plaid looks set for more competitive assignments ahead.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 2 wins from 3 starts (67%)
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Loves
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
🏅 Race level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
23 Sep
🏆 Won
Goodwood
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 4 runners
21 Aug
4th
York
1m3f – 1m4f · Good_To_Soft · 17 runners
17 Jul
3rd
Hamilton Park
1m3f – 1m4f · Good_To_Firm · 6 runners
7 Jun
5th
Goodwood
1m1f – 1m2f · Soft · 10 runners
17 May
🏆 Won
Hamilton Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 8 runners
30 Mar
2nd
Kempton Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Standard_To_Slow · 7 runners
3 Dec
🏆 Won
Kempton Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Standard_To_Slow · 11 runners
15 Oct
2nd
Nottingham
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 9 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 third |
17 Jul |
50% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
30 Mar |
50% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
23 Sep |
50% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
15 Oct |
0% |
| York Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
21 Aug |
0% |