Sweet Caryline

The partnership between Sweet Caryline and jockey Brendan Powell is where things get interesting. Together they have clicked for 4 wins from 10 races, a 40% success rate that far outpaces the horse's overall form. That kind of record with one rider suggests there is genuine understanding between them, and when Powell gets the leg up, the odds improve considerably. The horse was trained into form by Joe Tizzard at Milborne Port in Dorset, a yard that has sent out 52 winners this season alone, so the infrastructure is there for consistent racing.

The most recent win came at Wincanton on 8 November 2025 in a Class 2 race — one of the top-level contests — which showed Sweet Caryline could mix it at a serious level. First time out, the horse won at Fontwell Park in November 2024, the start of what has become a genuine upward curve. What is worth noting is that Sweet Caryline has struggled in Class 4 races, winning none from 6 attempts, suggesting the horse runs best either at a higher level or at lower grades, but not in that middle tier. With a race just a day ago, this is an active horse still doing the rounds, and on normal ground with Powell in the saddle, it remains a genuine contender.