At Newcastle, Studious is a different horse. He has won 2 of his 4 races there—a 50% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall 19%. This is the kind of course specialization that marks a horse worth following on its home ground, and it suggests the track's characteristics suit his running style in a way others do not. His last victory came at Southwell on 7 April, six months ago, and that drought is worth noting; he has been racing regularly since then without another win, most recently running 10th just a day ago. His recent form reads 10-11-5-1-3-3, which shows he can still place but has not found the winner's circle in his last five outings.
Mark Loughnane's yard at Rock Farm in Worcestershire has been in form this season, sending out 25 winners, and Studious benefits from a riding partnership that works. Jack Mitchell has ridden him 6 times and won twice—a 33% win rate with the jockey, well above his overall average. That connection could prove valuable if the yard look to pair them again on Studious's next outing, particularly if the horse heads back to Newcastle.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
6 | 1 win, 2 thirds, 3 other | 7 Sep | 16.7% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
4 | 2 wins, 2 other | 24 Nov | 50% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third | 7 Apr | 33.3% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 11 Jul | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 third | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 12 May | 0% |