Plastic Paddy

What makes Plastic Paddy worth following is his clear preference for longer distances. He thrives at races between a mile and one furlong and a mile and two furlongs, where he has won 7 of his 29 attempts at that trip — a 24% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. This is the kind of statistic that suggests the horse knows what it likes and does it well, even if opportunities to showcase that skill are becoming rarer. He is also a Newcastle specialist, having won 3 of his 9 races at that track, which is a strong return for a specific course and hints at a genuine affinity for the place.

Trainer Tom McGuinness has had a modest season so far, but Plastic Paddy remains actively racing, with his most recent outing just a day ago. Jockey Frederick Larson, who has ridden him 14 times, has won twice aboard him — a 14% win rate that roughly matches the horse's overall profile. At eight years old and without a win in 2024, Plastic Paddy is in that difficult stage where the yard must decide if he still has races left in him. He will need to find his feet again at a distance and track that suit him, and perhaps return to the conditions where he once thrived.