Rousing Encore

What sets Rousing Encore apart is his dominance at Ayr, where he has won 2 of his 5 races there — a win rate far better than his overall record suggests. That 40% win rate at a single track is the kind of statistic that matters to people who follow racing closely, and it suggests the track's characteristics suit him. He last won there in September 2025, nearly a year ago now, which makes his recent form all the more intriguing. His last six races have yielded nothing but placings and unplaced finishes, yet he was last in the saddle just a day ago, suggesting the yard still sees potential in him.

James Sullivan has ridden Rousing Encore in 26 races, winning 3 of them at the same 12% rate as the horse's overall record. Sullivan describes him as "a good old horse" and notes that Rousing Encore ran with real credit at Newcastle early in the season, beaten only by Power Fizz — a horse trained by William Haggas that the the yard believe is destined for much bigger things. That context elevates the run: losing to a future stakes horse is no disgrace. Ruth Carr, who trains from Stillington in Yorkshire, has sent out 56 winners this season, and Rousing Encore sits within a clearly competitive yard. At six years old and with his recent run at York, there are clearly still six-furlong races out there for him to win.