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Von Krolock

Von Krolock is a seven-year-old who has learned exactly where he wins. With five victories from 48 races, he is not a horse who dominates — a 10 per cent win rate tells you he is a battler, a middle-ranking horse who picks his spots — but those spots are becoming clearer. He has won twice in his last six outings, and most tellingly, he has a glaring course specialist record at Wolverhampton, where he has won three of seven races, a 43 per cent win rate that stands out dramatically against his career average. On normal ground conditions, he wins roughly one in every three races (five wins from 17), which is substantially better than his overall record and suggests he is genuinely uncomfortable when the track softens or firms up.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
7 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Morpheus
Mother
Maria Montez
Trainer
Owner
J Owen
Rating
56

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
48
Career races
5
Wins
10.4%
Win rate
avg ~10%
29.2%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
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His most recent win came at Lingfield Park this week, on 18 August 2026, which proves he remains capable and in form. Trained by James Owen at Newmarket, Von Krolock has benefited from a yard that has sent out 205 winners this season alone — a powerhouse operation that knows how to place horses to advantage. Ridden most often by Wayne Hassett, the pair have managed only one win from 13 races together, suggesting Hassett may not be the ideal pilot for this horse, yet the trainer evidently keeps using the jockey nonetheless.

At the lower ranks of racing, in Class 6 company, Von Krolock has won two of ten races (20 per cent), which is respectable and hints that stepping up in class does not suit him. The formula is simple: back him on normal ground at Wolverhampton, or similar courses where he thrives, and avoid the heavy going that has eluded him throughout his career. He is not a horse to follow everywhere, but in the right circumstances, he has proven he can deliver.

Strengths & Risks

What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
Excellent record on standard ground: 5 wins from 17 starts (29%)
Course specialist at Wolverhampton: 3 wins from 7 starts (43%)
⚠ What to watch out for
Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 12 starts
Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
Poor record on good_to_firm ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
Yet to win at The Curragh in 8 attempts
Yet to win at Cork in 6 attempts
Yet to win at Gowran Park in 5 attempts
Yet to win at Southwell in 5 attempts
Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 16 starts
Struggles on RH Undulating tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Standard (all-weather)
Loves
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Good (firm-ish)
Avoids
Soft (muddy)
Avoids
Good to firm (drying out)
Avoids
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
5F – 6½F
7F – 1M
1M1F – 1M2F
Avoids
🏅 Competition Level
Class 6 (grassroots)
Loves
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Loves
Left-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
18 Aug
🏆 Won
Lingfield Park
5f – 6½f · Standard · 9 runners
29 Jul
2nd
Leicester
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 6 runners
25 Apr
6th
Leicester
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 11 runners
6 Apr
🏆 Won
Wolverhampton
5f – 6½f · Standard · 9 runners
17 Mar
3rd
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners
11 Mar
2nd
Southwell
7f – 1m · Standard · 9 runners
28 Feb
DNF
Lingfield Park
7f – 1m · Standard · 26 runners
23 Feb
3rd
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners
6 Feb
🏆 Won
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 10 runners
4 Jan
7th
Southwell
5f – 6½f · Standard · 9 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
7.7%
Win rate
1/13
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/5
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/5
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/4
Won / Rode
33.3%
Win rate
1/3
Won / Rode
50%
Win rate
1/2
Won / Rode
Sam Coen
0%
Win rate
0/2
Won / Rode
Christian Howarth Current Jockey
0%
Win rate
0/2
Won / Rode
Ashley Lewis
0%
Win rate
0/2
Won / Rode
100%
Win rate
1/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
W J Lee
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin rate
The Curragh
Galloping
8 1 third, 7 other 16 Aug 0%
Wolverhampton
Galloping
7 3 wins, 2 thirds, 2 other 6 Apr 42.9%
Cork
Galloping
6 1 second, 1 third, 4 other 10 Sep 0%
Gowran Park
Undulating
5 1 third, 4 other 17 Jun 0%
Southwell
Galloping
5 1 second, 4 other 11 Mar 0%
Dundalk
Galloping
3 1 win, 2 other 25 Oct 33.3%
Naas
Galloping
3 1 second, 2 other 4 Aug 0%
Lingfield Park
Sharp
2 1 win, 1 other 18 Aug 50%
Leicester
Sharp
2 1 second, 1 other 29 Jul 0%
Roscommon
Sharp
2 2 other 1 Jul 0%
Fairyhouse
Galloping
1 1 other 13 Jun 0%
Leopardstown
Galloping
1 1 other 17 Aug 0%
Limerick
Galloping
1 1 other 22 Apr 0%
Killarney
Sharp
1 1 other 19 Jul 0%
Listowel
Sharp
1 1 other 19 Sep 0%