The horse seems to have a preferred trip. Over distances between one mile three furlongs and one mile four furlongs, Taylormade Lad has won 1 of 7 races — a 14% win rate at that specific range, which is considerably better than his overall record. Unfortunately, he has not been able to replicate that success elsewhere, and his recent outings suggest the form has simply dried up. He races in the lower grades most of the time, at Class 5 level, where he has failed to win at all from four attempts. Connor Beasley, his regular rider, has partnered him six times without a victory, so there is no obvious jockey-horse chemistry doing the heavy lifting.
Michael Dods trains him from Piercebridge in County Durham, a yard that has been prolific this season with 43 winners to its name — so the stable is firing, even if Taylormade Lad is not. At this point, the horse is essentially a one-win wonder who remains a useful racecourse presence but has not won since last summer. For the yard, finding another small race at his preferred distance might be the best hope of seeing him back in the winner's circle.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Undulating |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 27 Aug | 25% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 20 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 28 Jul | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 20 Jul | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Nov | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Apr | 0% |