Wellington Arch

What makes Wellington Arch genuinely interesting is his record at Aintree, one of Britain's most famous and demanding racecourses. He has won 2 of his 3 races there, a win rate that is frankly remarkable for such a competitive track. His most recent victory came six months ago in April 2026 when he won a top-class race — the kind of win that shows he belongs in the highest company. Joint-trainer A.J. O'Neill called it "a very brave performance" and praised jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr for putting him in the perfect position all the way. It was not just the win itself but how he won it that impressed: a mature, clever piece of racing by a horse who seems to gain something from experience.

The relationship between Wellington Arch and Jonjo O'Neill Jr is striking. They have raced together 12 times and won 6 of those races — a 50% win rate that suggests a real partnership. When the pair are in the saddle together, something clicks. His recent form shows he has won 2 of his last 6 races, with three placings, which tells you he remains competitive even when he does not win.

The stable insight adds real colour: trainer Jonjo O'Neill and A.J. O'Neill note that Wellington Arch was "ultra-consistent" last season and that he is improving with age, though they believe he still has untapped potential over bigger fences. He probably belongs among the top races — he has won one of his three Class 1 attempts — but the trainers are in no hurry to rush him. That kind of patience and faith in a horse's future sometimes pays off handsomely.