Forward Thinking (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Forward Thinking’s latest run
Last time out, Forward Thinking failed to complete in the Class 4 Angela Nettlefold Memorial 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Chepstow on 5 November 2025. He started at 22/1 over 2m on good to soft ground under Sean Bowen. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Forward Thinking’s official rating
Forward Thinking has not yet been given an official rating.
Forward Thinking’s trainer and jockey
Sean Bowen has ridden Forward Thinking in every start in 2025.
Forward Thinking’s pedigree: what the Elusive Pimpernel stock does
Forward Thinking is by Elusive Pimpernel out of Def It Vic, a Definite Article mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Elusive Pimpernel’s runners have won 27 times from 197 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at three miles, with 7 wins, and at Forward Thinking’s trip of two miles they have won five of 39 starts (13%).
Forward Thinking career record
Forward Thinking form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Forward Thinking recent form: analyst notes
Forward Thinking race history and results
Forward Thinking breeding and pedigree
Forward Thinking FAQs
Has Forward Thinking won a race?
Not yet. He has been placed once from three starts.
Who is Forward Thinking’s sire?
Elusive Pimpernel. His dam is Def It Vic, by Definite Article.
When does Forward Thinking 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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Fell at the 1st
Settled midpack early - moved into 3rd with a lap left - driven on with 3f remaining and kept on at an even effort to finish 3rd
Settled towards the back - urged forward with 2f left - finished full of running in the closing stages to take 4th