Bought from Ireland for just 3,200 guineas, the five-year-old has risen from a mark of just 46 to 71 during his prolific spell. The last horse to win eight handicaps in a row was the Reg Akehurst-trained Ballynakelly between 1995 and 1996. “It’s unbelievable, he’s a credit to Adrian, his team at home and to Dan (Astbury) who bought him,” McSweeney told Sky Sports Racing. “That’s his eighth win on the bounce and he’s fairly versatile, everything doesn’t always have to go his way. All credit to the horse, really.”

Source: The Herald February 05, 2026 20:56 UTC