Special John (IRE) Horse Profile, Race Record and Form
★ Career record
★ Peak ratings achieved
★ Performance breakdowns
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Wincanton | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| Good To Soft | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 12 | 3 | 8 | 25% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
★ Recent form analyst notes
⏱ Race history
★ Breeding
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raced in the pack - veered left at the 8th - shared command at the 11th - overtaken 4 out and lost ground before 3 out
Contested front spot early - then dropped to track leader - hit front 5th - urged on after two out - driven out after last but caught close home
Settled close to the pace early - hit the front after the 2nd - lost that spot before the 4th - back in charge after the 11th - opened a big margin from 4 out - urged on after an awkward jump 2 out - wandered left approaching the final fence - gap narrowed on the run-in - stayed on strongly to score
Settled towards the back early - improved into second by the 17th - pressed for effort after 3 out but couldn't match the winner - stayed on without threatening to finish second