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Who's Glen

Who's Glen is a 5-year-old with the kind of racing record that tells a story of persistence over brilliance. Two wins from 22 races means he wins roughly 1 in every 11 times he runs — not the profile of a star, but a genuine competitor who turns up and tries. That last win at Bangor-on-Dee just three weeks ago shows he still has it in him, and with a race just yesterday he is clearly being campaigned actively by trainer Donald McCain, whose Cholmondeley yard has already sent 55 winners out this season.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
5 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Chestnut
Father
Gleneagles
Mother
Who's Steph
Owner
Lyle Farming Company & Partner
Official rating
108

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
23
Career races
2
Wins
8.7%
Win rate
avg ~10%
52.2%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
10 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

The real insight into Who's Glen comes from his form over distance. He runs best at trips between a mile and six furlongs and two miles, winning 1 of his 6 races over that range — a 17 per cent win rate that stands out sharply against his overall 9 per cent. Get him to a track with enough ground to stretch out and the odds shift decisively in his favour. His first win came at Chester in September 2024, and that second success at Bangor proves it was no flash in the pan. When the distances suit, something clicks.

The tougher story is his record at the highest level. In five races at top-class tracks, Who's Glen has failed to win — a blank record that suggests there is a ceiling to what he can achieve. His recent form is mixed: an eighth, a win, a fourth, a 15th, a second and a third in his last six. That 15th place was a rough day, but the second place in his most recent run before yesterday shows he is competitive again. For the yard looking to build on that Bangor win, the challenge will be finding the right race — long enough to suit him, but pitched at a level where he can finish in the money.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 1 wins from 7 starts (14%)
✔ Well suited by 1m6f – 2m distances: 17% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Poor record on standard ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
⚠ Poor record on standard_to_slow ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 12 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Loves
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Avoids
Standard (all-weather)
Avoids
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
1M6F – 2M
Loves
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M3F – 1M4F
Unknown
Long Distance (2M+)
Ok
🏅 Race level
Class 2 (high-level)
Avoids
Class 3 (mid-level)
Avoids
Class 4 (standard)
Loves
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, tight
Loves
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
8 Oct
3rd
Market Rasen
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 4 runners
25 Sep
8th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 16 runners
8 Sep
🏆 Won
Bangor-on-Dee
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
9 Jun
4th
Southwell
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
8 May
15th
Chester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
1 Apr
2nd
Sedgefield
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
20 Mar
3rd
Musselburgh
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 11 runners
28 Feb
DNF
Doncaster
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 17 runners
15 Jan
3rd
Newcastle
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 12 runners
22 Dec
3rd
Musselburgh
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 6 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Theo Gillard Current jockey
0%
Win rate
0/4
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/4
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/3
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
100%
Win rate
1/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Southwell
Galloping
4 2 seconds, 1 third, 1 other 9 Jun 0%
Chester
Tight
3 1 win, 2 other 8 May 33.3%
Newcastle
Galloping
3 1 third, 2 other 15 Jan 0%
Musselburgh
Sharp
2 2 thirds 20 Mar 0%
Bangor-on-Dee
Sharp
1 1 win 8 Sep 100%
York
Galloping
1 1 other 11 Oct 0%
Worcester
Galloping
1 1 other 25 Sep 0%
Wolverhampton
Galloping
1 1 third 30 Jun 0%
Goodwood
Undulating
1 1 other 2 Sep 0%
Market Rasen
Sharp
1 1 third 8 Oct 0%
Doncaster
Galloping
1 1 other 28 Feb 0%
Kempton Park
Galloping
1 1 second 29 Mar 0%
Great Yarmouth
Galloping
1 1 other 24 Jul 0%
Sedgefield
Sharp
1 1 second 1 Apr 0%
Leicester
Sharp
1 1 other 7 Oct 0%