HORSE PROFILE

Art Of Diplomacy (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Archipenko (USA) out of Rowlestone Express (GB)

Art Of Diplomacy’s best going, distance and course

Distance3m 2f · 4 wins, 1 placed from 5
GoingGood · 4 wins, 3 placed from 13
CourseUttoxeter · 2 wins, 1 placed from 3

Art Of Diplomacy is at his best over 3m 2f on good ground or quicker: he has won four of his 15 runs on good or firmer. Uttoxeter suits him well, with two wins and three placed finishes from three visits. Two runs at Chepstow and two runs at Newcastle have yet to produce a place.

Art Of Diplomacy’s latest run

Last time out, Art Of Diplomacy failed to complete in the Class 1 64th Badger Beers Handicap Chase at Wincanton on 8 November 2025. He started at 9/2 over 3m1f30y on good ground under James Bowen. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

Art Of Diplomacy’s official rating

His official rating is 137. That is up 26lb this year, from 111.

Art Of Diplomacy’s trainer and jockey

James Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, seven times out of 15.

Art Of Diplomacy’s pedigree: what the Archipenko stock does

Art Of Diplomacy is by Archipenko out of Rowlestone Express, a Rail Link mare.

Art Of Diplomacy career record

36
Runs
9
Wins
25%
Win %
20
Placed
56%
Place %
£90,093
Earnings
Recent form 111711FP most recent on right

Art Of Diplomacy: peak ratings achieved

137
Peak OR
1
Best finish

Art Of Diplomacy form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Ffos Las 4 0 2 0%
Uttoxeter 3 2 3 67%
Wetherby 3 1 3 33%
Chepstow 2 0 0 0%
Newton Abbot 2 2 2 100%
Newcastle (AW) 2 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good 13 4 7 31%
Soft 11 2 7 18%
Good To Soft 6 3 5 50%
Heavy 3 0 1 0%
Good To Firm 1 0 0 0%
Standard To Slow 1 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
Long distance (2m5f+) 19 7 15 37%
2m1f–2m4f 6 1 3 17%
2m 4 0 1 0%
1m5f–1m6f 3 0 0 0%
1m 2 0 0 0%
1m3f–1m4f 1 1 1 100%

Art Of Diplomacy recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 8 Nov Wincanton

    Settled at the back early - pressed into contention approaching 3 out but found little and lost touch - stopped before 2 out

  • Pos F 10 Oct Chepstow

    Settled 2nd - terrible error 10th and lost several places - worked back up to go ahead 3 out - roused along after 2 out - still going strongly when stumbled on touching down and fell at the last

  • Pos 1 19 Sep Newton Abbot

    Settled just off the pace on the inner - jumped awkwardly 11th - pressed the front 3 out - went ahead approaching the straight - clouted the second last - opened up a advantage between the final two flights - kept finding through the closing stages

  • Pos 1 5 Sep Bangor-on-Dee

    Settled towards the back early - jumped awkwardly 11th - made gradual progress from 4 out then quickened noticeably after 2 out - pressed by others under a drive at the last - hit the front on the run to the line - pulled clear to score

Art Of Diplomacy race history and results

PU
8 Nov 2025
3m1f30y · Good · Class 1 · James Bowen
9/2
SP
F
10 Oct 2025
2m7f131y · Good To Firm · Class 3 · James Bowen
11/4
SP
1
19 Sep 2025
2m5f · Good To Soft · Class 3 · James Bowen
4/11F
SP
1
5 Sep 2025
3m30y · Good · Class 2 · James Bowen
2/1F
SP
1
27 Jul 2025
3m2f13y · Good · Class 2 · Shane Fenelon
11/2
SP
1
8 Jul 2025
3m2f13y · Good · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
5/2F
SP
1
13 Jun 2025
3m1f170y · Good To Soft · Class 3 · Shane Fenelon
15/8
SP
2
25 May 2025
3m10y · Good · Class 4 · James Bowen
11/4
SP
4
16 Apr 2025
2m3f83y · Soft · Class 4 · James Bowen
7/4F
SP
3
15 Apr 2025
3m60y · Good · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
5/2F
SP
3
7/2
SP

Art Of Diplomacy breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
20 Feb 2016
Sire
Archipenko (USA)
Dam
Rowlestone Express (GB)
Damsire
Rail Link (GB)
Breeder
G E Amey

Art Of Diplomacy FAQs

How many races has Art Of Diplomacy won?

Nine of his last 36 starts.

What is Art Of Diplomacy’s best distance?

3m 2f: four of his nine wins have come over 3m 2f, from five runs at the trip.

Who is Art Of Diplomacy’s sire?

Archipenko. His dam is Rowlestone Express, by Rail Link.

When does Art Of Diplomacy run next?

He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.

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