His last win came three months ago at Newton Abbot, and his recent form — a sixth last time out, followed by a couple of places before that — suggests he is working hard in races where he belongs. What is worth noting is that Yellow Card has never won at Class 4 level, the top tier of racing he competes in. In six attempts at that standard he has failed to break through, which tells you his ceiling. He wins his races lower down the card, then steps up and finds himself outgunned. That is not a criticism; it is how racing works. The horse knows his level and wins when the competition dips.
Yellow Card was first past the post at Wolverhampton back in May 2025, and has managed two more victories since. Trainer Mickey Bowen, based at Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, has built a productive yard this season with fifty-two winners to his name, and Yellow Card has been a reliable contributor. The fact that he raced just a day ago and is still actively competing tells you Bowen's team sees enough in him to keep running. He may never be a headline horse, but as long as he keeps finding those races one or two levels below Class 4, he will keep winning. That is a perfectly respectable career.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffos Las Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 5 May | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 Aug | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 6 May | 50% |
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 3 Jun | 50% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 10 Jul | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Sep | 0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 | 1 other | 3 Oct | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 13 Nov | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 31 May | 0% |