The really interesting thing about Trouville is what happens when the distance stretches to between a mile and three furlongs and a mile and four furlongs. At these trips, he has won 1 of his 4 races, a 25 percent win rate that stands out sharply against his overall figures. This is where he belongs, and Olly Murphy's Wilmcote yard — which has sent out 146 winners this season — seems to understand that. Trouville's last victory came at Worcester on 1 July, three months ago, so there is form in the tank. He raced just yesterday, and his recent record of a tenth, then second, fourth, first, third and third suggests he is not out of touch, even if that tenth-place finish is a reminder that he can have bad days.
Where the wheels fall off is when he steps up to Class 4 company — the higher level. He has yet to win at that grade across three attempts, which tells you he is a Class 5 and below horse. That is no shame. Not every horse can compete at the top, and Trouville seems to have found his level: a reliable performer who turns in a show at the distance he likes, raced sensibly by a winning yard, and able to deliver when conditions suit him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 25 Sep | 25% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 1 second, 1 third | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 31 May | 100% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 17 May | 0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Oct | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 24 Aug | 0% |