Vince L'Amour

The most important line in his record might be the wet ground numbers. On soft or muddy ground, Vince L'Amour has won 2 of his 6 races — that's a 33% win rate, meaning he wins roughly 1 in every 3 runs when conditions suit him. For comparison, his overall record is 1 win in every 8 races. When the heavens open, this horse becomes a completely different proposition. In British racing, ground conditions can matter more than almost anything else, and a horse who genuinely thrives in the mud is a useful weapon to have in your armoury.

He is trained by Tim Easterby at Great Habton in North Yorkshire, and if that yard name means nothing to you, consider this: Easterby's team has sent out 128 winners already this season. That's an operation firing on all cylinders, and horses in a yard like that benefit from the confidence and routine that comes with consistent success. Vince L'Amour's most regular partner in the saddle is David Allan, who has ridden him in 21 of his 41 races — they've won together 3 times, a win rate of 14%, or roughly 1 in every 7 rides. That's a meaningful partnership by any measure.

Ripon appears to be his happy hunting ground. He scored his first career win there back in April 2024, and he returned to win there again in May 2026 — just two months ago. Both wins at the same track suggest he either loves the course, the trip, or simply runs his best when the Yorkshire crowd is watching. He raced just yesterday, so he's bang in the middle of a campaign right now, and with the right conditions underfoot, there's every reason to think there's more to come from a horse who clearly still has plenty to say for himself.