Optician
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Ownership history
- Michael Herrington Racing ClubCurrent
- Mrs H Lloyd-Herringtonuntil 6 Apr 2026
- P W Hiattuntil 22 Aug 2025
- Mrs J Pallister & Partneruntil 28 Nov 2023
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Expert Eye
- Dam
- Starlit Sands
- Damsire
- Oasis Dream
Trainer history
- CurrentMichael Herrington
- 22 Aug 2025Shaun Lycett
- 28 Nov 2023Tim Easterby
Career trajectory
Solid lines: OR / RPR / AI. Dashed: TS. Dot = finishing position per run (oldest left → newest right). Missing values lift the pen rather than interpolating across gaps.
Form by course
- Doncaster1/1 · 100%
- Thirsk0/1 · 0%
- York0/1 · 0%
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | York 17:40 William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) | Flat Class 4 | 5 | 13/2 | 52.0 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Doncaster 14:00 Apres Christmas Village At Doncaster Racecourse Apprentice Handicap | Flat Class 5 | 1 | 9/2 | 45.7 |
| 31 May 2026 | Thirsk 17:15 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (GBBPlus Race) | Flat Class 4 | 10 | 22/1 | 45.8 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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