The horse shows a clear preference for fast, dry ground, winning 4 of its 10 races on those conditions — a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against its overall record. That suggests Shaw Park has a genuine liking for firm going and may struggle when the track softens. Most of its racing happens at Class 5 level, where it has won 2 of 21 races, which tells you it is competitive at that standard but hardly dominant. The trainer is Scott Dixon, based at Rolleston in Nottinghamshire, and his yard has sent out 33 winners this season.
One oddity worth noting: Shaw Park's most regular jockey is Dale Swift, but they have not managed a win together across 15 rides. Given that the horse did win races — just not with Swift — there may be a chemistry issue, or simply bad timing. What Shaw Park needs right now is a return to fast ground and, perhaps, a fresh combination in the saddle. Without a win in fifteen months, patience is clearly wearing thin, but on a dry day at the right track, this horse has shown it can still find the frame.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
17 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 12 other | 11 Mar | 5.9% |
| Brighton Undulating |
10 | 3 wins, 5 seconds, 2 other | 31 Aug | 30% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
7 | 1 second, 1 third, 5 other | 21 Dec | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 5 other | 18 Aug | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 third, 1 other | 22 May | 33.3% |