The horse has tasted success twice. His first win came at Wexford back in May, and he struck again just over a month later at Roscommon in June. That win at Roscommon came four months ago now, which hints at a dry spell since then, but his recent form tells a different story than a horse in decline. In his last six races, he has finished fourth, sixth, first, third, first, and twelfth — a pattern that shows he can still produce a winner, with two victories in that stretch, even if consistency has been elusive. The twelfth-place finish most recently will sting, but that kind of blip happens to most horses; what matters is whether he bounces back.
Ciaran Murphy's yard at Mullingar has been productive this season, sending out 18 winners, so Wild Bill Hickok is part of a team that knows how to get horses ready for the track. With a win rate of one in three and two victories from his last six runs, this horse remains a genuine prospect — not elite, but more than capable of rewarding attention when the conditions are right.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 16 May | 50% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 28 Sep | 50% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 30 Jul | 0% |
| Aintree Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Apr | 0% |