Raulin

The pattern is unmistakable. When the ground is fast and dry, Raulin transforms. On such conditions he has won 2 of his 6 races, a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. Pair that with his sweet spot distance of 1m3f to 1m4f — where he has won 3 of 7 races, winning roughly 2 in every 5 — and you have a horse with clear preferences and the form to back them up. He has become something of a specialist at Pontefract, winning 2 of his 4 races there, a track record that suggests he has found a place where he thrives. His last win came at Ripon on 17 June 2026, three months ago now, showing he is still capable of reaching the front.

Recent form has been choppy. His last six races show a second place, then seventh, a win, a third, another second, and a sixth. There is nothing in that sequence to inspire confidence — it reads like a horse treading water — but with only one day since his last race, Raulin remains active and in the mix. Trained by Gary and Josh Moore's busy Lower Beeding yard, which has sent out 99 winners this season, he continues to be given opportunities to run at Class 4 level, where he has won 2 of 6 races. David Nolan, his regular rider, has ridden him 7 times for just one win, suggesting the partnership could use some refinement. For the yard chasing consistent returns, Raulin offers a simple equation: get him on firm ground, aim for that 1m3f-1m4f range, and let his track record do the talking.