Rauzan

The most interesting thread in this horse's profile is its relationship with Tramore, a track on the south coast of Ireland. Rauzan has won there twice from five visits — that is 2 in every 5 races at the same course, which is a remarkable hit rate for any horse. Both career wins at that track point to a horse that genuinely takes to the place: the layout, the ground, something about it suits. The first win came on 31 May 2024, and the most recent followed on 15 August 2024. That was now 20 months ago, so the yard will be watching for another opportunity to send Rauzan back.

The distance picture is straightforward: Rauzan is a stayer. All four career wins have come over 2 miles or further, and across 22 races at that range it has won 4 times — roughly 1 in every 5 or 6 attempts. That is meaningfully better than its overall record and confirms this is a horse built for the longer test. On normal ground, it has won 2 from 10 races, a 20% win rate that again outperforms its career average.

When it steps up to Class 3, though, the results dry up — no wins from four attempts at that level. It is a useful reminder that Rauzan operates best when the company is right, not just when the distance and ground are. The recent run of form — no win in the last six races, with a second, a third, and a couple of mid-field finishes in there — suggests the horse is competitive without quite getting its nose in front. Trainer Lizzie Quinlan, based at Bolton Mill in Cumbria, has sent out four winners this season, so the yard is in reasonable form. Regular rider Sean Quinlan has been in the saddle six times on Rauzan without a win, though that partnership is still clearly the stable's chosen combination.