That's Nice

The real story here is the difference ground makes. On slightly soft or wet terrain, That's Nice wins roughly 2 of every 5 races (2 wins from 5), a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against her record on firmer ground. This is the kind of detail that matters enormously in planning where and when to run a horse. Trainer Nicky Henderson, who operates one of Britain's leading yards at Upper Lambourn and has sent out 90 winners this season alone, clearly understands this preference and shapes her races around it.

When paired with jockey Nico de Boinville, That's Nice wins roughly 1 in every 3 races (2 wins from 6), a partnership that outperforms her overall record considerably. De Boinville's tactical skill and timing appear to suit her racing style. However, the horse has struggled when stepped up to Class 3 company — the better-quality races — where she has won none of her 5 attempts. This suggests she is most suited to Class 4 and lower races, where her form has been more encouraging. Her recent six-race sequence (8-1-4-3-3, with no race before that) shows mixed form with just one win and two third places, indicating she remains competitive but inconsistent. Henderson has indicated plans to send her chasing, so we may see a different horse altogether once she moves to larger fences.