The real story with Prince Achille is how much Newcastle means to him. He has won 5 of those 6 career victories at the track — an astonishing return from just 21 races there. At his preferred distances of between one mile three furlongs and one mile four furlongs on normal ground, his win rate jumps to 1 win in every 5 races. Put him at Newcastle at those distances in standard conditions, and he becomes a genuinely dangerous proposition. His last win came there on 1 November 2025, exactly a year ago, and a long time without success since. But the template is clear: when the conditions align and he returns to Geordieland, he should be watched.
Jockey Jack Garritty has done well from the partnership, winning 6 races from 32 rides aboard him — a 19% win rate that is significantly better than Prince Achille's overall record. Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe's yard at Coverham has sent out 20 winners this season, and Prince Achille remains part of the team's regular rotation. His recent form has been patchy, with three finishes in the top 3 from his last six races but no wins, and he ran only once in the past 12 months before a race just a day ago. That looks like a horse being used sparingly now, brought out when the opportunity seems right rather than run on every suitable occasion.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
21 | 5 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 11 other | 16 Oct | 23.8% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
6 | 3 seconds, 1 third, 2 other | 14 Aug | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 30 Apr | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 14 Oct | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 28 Feb | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 1 Oct | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 16 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 22 May | 100% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Nov | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 third | 8 Dec | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 May | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Aug | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jun | 0% |