What makes Yaahobby interesting is his consistency at Wolverhampton. The track suits him: he has won 3 of his 19 races there, a hit rate of roughly 1 in 6 — far better than his overall record and the kind of form that catches the eye of anyone who knows where to find him. It was at Newcastle, though, where he struck most recently, winning three weeks ago on 19 September. Since then his form has been patchy — he has raced twice more and finished ninth and third — but that win showed he still has something left to prove at this stage of his career.
Cam Hardie, his regular jockey, has ridden him in 50 races and won 4 of them together, matching his overall win rate almost exactly. Trainer Antony Brittain, based at Warthill in North Yorkshire, continues to find races for him, part of a yard that has sent out 23 winners already this season. For a horse without the class or the physique to win big races, Yaahobby represents the bread and butter of racing: a middle-of-the-road performer who turns up, does his job, and occasionally rewards patience with a victory.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
44 | 3 wins, 3 seconds, 9 thirds, 29 other | 12 Oct | 6.8% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
19 | 3 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, 13 other | 17 Mar | 15.8% |
| Southwell Galloping |
5 | 2 thirds, 3 other | 9 Jan | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
4 | 4 other | 28 Aug | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 6 Jun | 0% |