Rock Hurley
What makes him interesting is his clear preference for Bangor-on-Dee, where he has won 2 of his 9 races there. That's a win rate of better than one in four at that track, a genuine speciality. His last win came at Bangor on 26 June 2026, just three months ago, showing he remains competitive at this stage of his career.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Donald Mccain Racing Club
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
His recent form tells a mixed story. He placed second two races ago and third in his race before that, suggesting he is still capable of finishing in the frame, but he has not found the winner's circle recently. When saddled by his regular jockey William Maggs — who has ridden him seven times — Rock Hurley has won once, a 14% win rate that is better than his overall record. In the bigger Class 4 races, however, he has struggled: zero wins from eight attempts, which suggests he sits most comfortably in slightly lower-grade company. McCain's yard is in fine form this season with 55 winners, so Rock Hurley benefits from being in an outfit that knows how to get horses ready to run. For a horse his age and with his record, consistent placing and the occasional win at a favoured track represents solid, if unglamorous, value.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good_to_soft ground: 1 wins from 6 starts (17%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to soft (some give)
Loves
Good (a little give)
Likes
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 3 (mid-level)
Unknown
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Loves
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
1 Oct
DNF
Southwell
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 4 runners
8 Sep
2nd
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
24 Jul
12th
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 16 runners
26 Jun
🏆 Won
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
23 May
3rd
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
21 Mar
4th
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
16 Feb
12th
Carlisle
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 14 runners
24 Nov
10th
Sedgefield
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 11 runners
28 May
8th
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 10 runners
24 Apr
🏆 Won
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 10 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 |
|---|
| Bangor-on-Dee Sharp |
9 |
2 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 3 other |
8 Sep |
22.2% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
24 Jul |
0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
16 Feb |
0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
1 Oct |
0% |
| Cartmel Tight |
1 |
1 other |
28 May |
0% |
| Hexham Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
24 Apr |
0% |
| Sedgefield Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
24 Nov |
0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
12 Feb |
0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
4 Nov |
0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Dec |
0% |