The real story here is that Tilehurst just won this week at Worcester, his second career victory. That came after a spell of mixed recent form: he was fourth three runs ago, second twice in a row, then fifth most recently. This week's win suggests he is back on track after a dip in performance. His first win came at Market Rasen in October 2024, so there is a gap of nearly two years between his two victories—which tells you something about the level he operates at and how hard it is for a horse of his calibre to get his head in front. When he does, it matters. He has never won at the higher Class 4 level (0 from 5 races there), which explains why he is pointing at the kind of races where he found success at Worcester and Market Rasen.
Neil Mulholland's yard at Limpley Stoke has been in strong form this season, with 60 winners sent out, so Tilehurst is part of a functioning operation. At 5 years old, he is in the prime years for a horse racing at this grade, and with a win this week still fresh, there may be more to come if the the yard can find him the right race.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third | 22 Jul | 33.3% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 5 Jul | 50% |
| Taunton Undulating |
2 | 2 seconds | 9 Mar | 0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Jan | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Feb | 0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |