Four years into his training career, Derek Frankland is still waiting for his first winner. Six runners across the last twelve months and no victories to show for it — that is a tough run by any measure, and it is the kind of early-career reality that most small trainers face but rarely talk about. Breaking through with that first winner takes time, the right horse, and often a fair bit of luck.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
A snapshot of this trainer's performance over the last 12 months
6
Races
0
Wins
0%
Win rate
avg ~10%
0%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Trainer Breakdown
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What makes Frankland's story worth watching is simply that he is still at it. Training racehorses is an expensive, demanding business, and plenty of people walk away long before the four-year mark. The fact that he has horses to run at all suggests genuine commitment to building something. The first winner, when it comes, will be a long time in the making — and all the sweeter for it.
📈 Form Trend
How this trainer's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2025–2026
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Jul
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Sep
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Dec
0%
Mar
🎯 Where This Trainer Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to soft
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Good (firm-ish)
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🏅 Competition Level
Class 4
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Class 5
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🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, tight turning
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Right-handed, wide and galloping
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Left-handed, wide and galloping
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🏇 Jockey Partnerships
The riders they work with most, sorted by rides together