Squeezebox

What makes Squeezebox interesting is the consistency he shows at certain distances and surfaces. On normal ground conditions, he wins about one race in every three attempts (3 wins from 9), which is significantly better than his overall win rate. He is also much more effective over the longer distances — at two miles or more, he has won 2 of his 5 races, a 40% win rate that stands out. This tells you where his strengths lie: give him solid, standard conditions and a proper test of stamina, and he becomes genuinely competitive.

Frederick Larson has been his primary jockey, and the partnership works. Larson has ridden Squeezebox to 3 wins from 8 races — a 38% win rate together — which is substantially better than the horse's overall record. That kind of win rate with one particular rider often suggests a good understanding between them. Lacey's Woolhope yard, which has sent 37 winners out this season, has done a solid job with a horse that typically competes in Class 5 races. The fact that Squeezebox has won twice at that level from 12 attempts is respectable, and his recent form suggests he is still improving. At seven, he may not have many years left at the top, but right now he is doing what he does best — winning races and looking for the next opportunity.