Ugo Bingo

The horse has had recent chances but has not converted them. In its last six runs, it has finished out of the placings twice and managed no better than fourth. Still, there are clues about where Ugo Bingo runs best. The horse clearly prefers slightly soft or wet ground: it has won 2 of 6 races (roughly 1 in 3) on those conditions, compared to barely breaking even elsewhere. Distance appears to matter too. Over the middle distances of 1m6f to 2m — the sort of trip that suits a lot of older horses — it has managed 1 win from 7 races, which is its strongest return at any distance. At Class 5 level, where it typically races, the win rate improves to 1 in 10.

Joe Tizzard's Milborne Port yard has enjoyed a strong season with 52 winners, though Ugo Bingo has not been a star turn for the trainer. The horse is ridden most often by Brendan Powell, a connection that has not flourished: they have partnered in nine races without a win. Ugo Bingo remains active, with its most recent outing just a day ago, and it will have better days ahead if it can find a race on soft ground at its preferred distance and in the Class 5 company where it has its best record.