Von Trotter
Von Trotter is a three-year-old still finding his way, with a single win from ten races but a recent form line that suggests better things might be on the horizon. The horse broke through at Doncaster just three weeks ago, and that breakthrough came at a crucial stage of development—often the moment when a young horse begins to understand what racing is actually about. Since that win, he has been placed twice in his last six races, including a second-place finish most recently, which hints that he is capable of running to a consistent standard rather than relying on a single lucky day.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
South Bank Racing Partners
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
60%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The Easterby yard at Sheriff Hutton, trained by Michael and David Easterby, has been prolific this season with 55 winners already, so Von Trotter is in a stable that knows how to get horses ready. His overall record of six places alongside his one win from ten races shows a horse that regularly gets into the frame but hasn't yet cracked winning with any frequency—he wins roughly once every ten races entered. What matters now is whether that maiden victory three weeks back was the start of something or simply a one-off. The recent second place suggests momentum, at least. He is still racing regularly and clearly in work, so the team believes there is more to come.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Poor record on standard ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to firm (drying out)
Unknown
Standard (all-weather)
Avoids
🏅 Competition Level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
18 Aug
2nd
Chepstow
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 7 runners
1 Aug
🏆 Won
Doncaster
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 10 runners
18 Jul
2nd
Ripon
5f – 6½f · Good · 11 runners
27 Jun
6th
York
5f – 6½f · Good · 15 runners
19 Jun
7th
Redcar
5f – 6½f · Good · 9 runners
5 Jun
10th
Thirsk
5f – 6½f · Good · 13 runners
15 May
14th
York
5f – 6½f · Good · 19 runners
13 Mar
2nd
Southwell
Sprint (< 5f) · Standard · 8 runners
19 Dec
2nd
Southwell
Sprint (< 5f) · Standard · 8 runners
22 Nov
2nd
Newcastle
5f – 6½f · Standard · 11 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
2 |
2 seconds |
13 Mar |
0% |
| York Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
27 Jun |
0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 win |
1 Aug |
100% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
18 Jul |
0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
5 Jun |
0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
19 Jun |
0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
18 Aug |
0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
22 Nov |
0% |