The horse thrives on normal ground conditions, where it has won four of 16 races (a 25 percent win rate on that surface)—significantly better than its overall record. It struggles noticeably in top-level company: it has never won in 15 attempts at Class 3 standard, which tells you Secret Guest is a horse that operates best in lower grades. Recent form has been patchy at best. In its last six outings, it has not managed better than fourth place, with a sequence of unplaced runs and mid-field finishes suggesting it is hitting a dry patch.
Secret Guest races for trainer Bryan Smart's Sutton Bank yard in North Yorkshire, which has maintained a competitive season with 18 winners sent out so far. The horse's main jockey partnership is with Paul Mulrennan, though that combination has yielded just one win from 12 rides together (8 percent), even less encouraging than the horse's overall record. Now back in action just a day ago, Secret Guest will be hoping for a return to winning ways when conditions suit and a competitive field presents an opening at the right level.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
13 | 1 win, 3 seconds, 1 third, 8 other | 12 Oct | 7.7% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
6 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 6 Sep | 16.7% |
| Southwell Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 27 Jul | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
5 | 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 1 Sep | 0% |
| York Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third | 10 Aug | 33.3% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 20 May | 50% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
2 | 2 thirds | 31 Aug | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 2 Jul | 100% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 8 May | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |