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Stiletto

Stiletto is a horse that has found his rhythm with the right jockey. Now eight years old, she has won 4 of her 41 races — a win rate of roughly 1 in 10 — but the real story lies in what happens when Sean Bowen climbs into the saddle. Together they have won 3 of 8 races (38%), a win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record and suggests they bring out the best in each other. Trainer Sophie Leech, based near Elton in Gloucestershire, has clearly identified this partnership as one worth nurturing.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
8 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Frankel
Mother
High Heeled
Owner
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook
Official rating
100

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
41
Career races
4
Wins
9.8%
Win rate
avg ~10%
26.8%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
44 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

Stiletto broke his duck at Newton Abbot back in June 2025 and has since picked up three more wins, most recently at Worcester eight weeks ago. He typically races at Class 5 level, where he has won 3 of 27 races (11%). His recent form has been patchy — a third-place finish last time out before that, but surrounded by runs outside the placings — yet he was back in action just a day ago, suggesting there is still appetite to run his regularly. For a horse of his age and experience, that consistency of opportunity reflects faith from the yard. At Class 5, Stiletto is a legitimate contender on her day, particularly when Bowen is aboard; the challenge is hitting that form consistently enough to justify the effort.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good_to_soft ground: 1 wins from 5 starts (20%)
✔ Effective partnership with Sean Bowen: 38% win rate together
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on standard_to_slow ground: 0 wins from 6 starts
⚠ Poor record on standard ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Yet to win at Kempton Park in 5 attempts
⚠ Struggles on RH Undulating tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to soft (some give)
Loves
Good (a little give)
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Avoids
Standard (all-weather)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M3F – 1M4F
Unknown
1M6F – 2M
Avoids
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Class 6 (grassroots)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Loves
Left-handed, tight turns
Right-handed, long straights
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids
Left-handed, tight
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
4 Sep
5th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
19 Aug
3rd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
10 Jul
🏆 Won
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
7 Jun
6th
Perth
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 14 runners
22 May
5th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
21 Apr
9th
Ffos Las
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 13 runners
23 Mar
12th
Wincanton
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 12 runners
17 Nov
7th
Exeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 9 runners
21 Oct
4th
Perth
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 11 runners
24 Sep
🏆 Won
Perth
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
37.5%
Win rate
3/8
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/5
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/5
Wins / rides
Harry Kimber Current jockey
0%
Win rate
0/3
Wins / rides
Adam McNamara
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
Miss Alice Procter
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
Miss Roisin Leech
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Mia Nicholls
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Worcester
Galloping
7 2 wins, 1 third, 4 other 4 Sep 28.6%
Kempton Park
Galloping
5 1 second, 4 other 1 Feb 0%
Lingfield Park
Sharp
4 4 other 4 Aug 0%
Newton Abbot
Sharp
3 1 win, 2 other 14 Jul 33.3%
Perth
Galloping
3 1 win, 2 other 7 Jun 33.3%
Taunton
Undulating
3 1 third, 2 other 14 Nov 0%
Fontwell Park
Tight
3 1 second, 2 other 29 Aug 0%
Exeter
Undulating
2 2 other 17 Nov 0%
Warwick
Sharp
2 2 other 4 Jun 0%
Wincanton
Galloping
2 1 second, 1 other 23 Mar 0%
Bath
Undulating
1 1 other 23 Aug 0%
Uttoxeter
Sharp
1 1 other 13 Sep 0%
Chepstow
Galloping
1 1 second 28 Apr 0%
Wolverhampton
Galloping
1 1 other 29 Nov 0%
Ffos Las
Galloping
1 1 other 21 Apr 0%
Southwell
Galloping
1 1 other 27 Jan 0%
Windsor
Sharp
1 1 second 7 Aug 0%