The partnership with jockey Marco Ghiani is where Rock N Roll Pinkie truly shines. Ghiani has ridden the horse 13 times and won on 4 of those occasions — a 31 per cent win rate that's significantly higher than the overall form. That kind of record suggests Ghiani either suits the horse's running style or has a better feel for when it's in the right headspace. Trainer Ivan Furtado, based in Wiseton, South Yorkshire, has had a productive season with 43 winners from the yard, so the infrastructure around Rock N Roll Pinkie is solid.
Interestingly, the horse has a real preference for slightly soft, muddy ground — it has won 3 of its 8 races on that surface, a 38 per cent win rate that's significantly better than its overall form. At Nottingham, a track not far from the yard, Rock N Roll Pinkie has won 3 of 12 races, making it a genuine course specialist. However, when stepped up to Class 5 competition — the higher grades — wins dry up to just 1 from 12 races, suggesting the ceiling has been hit. The run is long since the York victory, but the recent form of consecutive top-5 finishes in its last two outings hints the horse may not be finished yet.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Galloping |
12 | 3 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, 6 other | 14 Oct | 25% |
| York Galloping |
8 | 2 wins, 1 third, 5 other | 6 Sep | 25% |
| Southwell Galloping |
8 | 1 second, 2 thirds, 5 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 17 May | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 30 Apr | 100% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 21 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Aug | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 11 Mar | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Aug | 0% |