The key to this horse's profile is distance. Over 1m6f to 2m — the longer middle-distance races — Sugarpiehoneybunch comes alive, winning 4 of 22 attempts (roughly 1 in 5 races). This is genuinely strong form for a horse of its standard, and it is the only metric that stands out from an otherwise ordinary record. Trainer Simon West, based at Middleham in North Yorkshire, appears to have identified this sweet spot and deployed the horse accordingly. West's yard has sent out five winners this season, a decent win rate for a smaller operation.
The partnership with jockey Aiden Brookes is more promising still. Together they have won 2 races from 12 starts — a 17 percent win rate — which suggests a real understanding between rider and horse. Brookes has clearly found something that works here. The horse's last win came at Catterick Bridge on 8 July 2026, three months ago, and recent form is mixed: after that victory, it has finished 7th, 7th, 8th, 7th, 1st, and 6th across its last six races. The sole win came last time out, a day ago, which shows the horse is still capable of a bold effort when the pieces fall into place.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
12 | 2 wins, 1 second, 9 other | 30 Sep | 16.7% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
8 | 1 third, 7 other | 22 Jan | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 4 Jun | 33.3% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 15 Sep | 50% |
| Beverley Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 15 Apr | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 28 Oct | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 10 May | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 10 Jun | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 21 Oct | 0% |