Michael Blake
Michael Blake is a horse trainer based in Trowbridge, Wilts, specialising in Flat racing. From 1330 career runners, he has saddled 153 winners, at a 11.5% strike rate. He has earned £912.4k in prize money. He currently has 127 horses in his stable. His strongest record is at Ripon (2w from 5r).
Michael Blake is a proficient trainer in flat racing, known for his hands-on approach and focus on developing young talent. With a win rate of 11.5% from 1,330 starts, he has secured 153 wins, showcasing a solid track record, though not among the highest echelons in the sport. Notable horses under his stewardship include a mix of rising stars and seasoned competitors. Currently, his form indicates a competitive edge, but it’s essential to monitor the conditions and types of races where his horses excel, particularly those that fit well with his training philosophy. When backing his runners, look for horses dropping in class or showing improved workouts, as Blake has a knack for timing their peak performances.
Career Statistics
Win Rate
11.5%
Total Wins
153
Total Runs
1,330
Active Horses
127
Prize Money
£912.4k
Recent Form
Season Performance
Win Rate % · Prize Money (£k) · Runs
- Runs
- Prize £k
- Win Rate %
Recent Results
Last 20 runners| Date | Horse | Course | Race | Pos | Jockey | SP | Prize £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newton Abbot | Konsileo Local Award Winning Commercial Insurer Handicap Hurdle Race | 7 | Rex Dingle | 15/2 | £0 |
| 07 Sept | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newton Abbot | Par Inn Handicap Hurdle Race | 3 | Harry Reed | 7/2 | £1.8k |
| 03 Jul | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newton Abbot | Gordon Rowe Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 1 | Harry Reed | 17/2 | £7.9k |
| 03 Jun | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newton Abbot | Clearance Handicap Hurdle | 2 | Harry Reed | 18/5 | £3.8k |
| 13 May | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newton Abbot | Classic Car Show On 9th June Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1 | Harry Reed | 8/15F | £5.3k |
| 16 Apr | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Hereford | Richard Layton Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1 | Harry Reed | 14/1 | £5.4k |
| 01 Jan | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3 | Brian Hughes | 8/1 | £1.3k |
| 28 Nov | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Musselburgh | Watch On Racing TV Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4 | Brian Hughes | 11/4 | £502 |
| 19 Oct | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Sedgefield | SprayCladUK NE Ltd Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2 | Brian Hughes | 17/2 | £1.9k |
| 04 Oct | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newcastle (AW) | Arc 1MILLION Bonus Has 150k Increase! Handicap | 8 | Andrew Mullen | 40/1 | £0 |
| 26 Sept | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Haydock | By Eck Its Boddingtons Handicap | 11 | Andrew Mullen | 22/1 | £0 |
| 20 Sept | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Ayr | Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap | 21 | Andrew Mullen | 80/1 | £0 |
| 21 Aug | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Newcastle (AW) | Racing League Race 35 Handicap | 11 | Andrew Mullen | 50/1 | £0 |
| 28 Jun | Arctic Voyage (GB) | Chester | Manor Car Hire Handicap | 5 | Richard Kingscote | 11/2 | £598 |
| 07 May | Clearance (GB) | Newton Abbot | Come Racing On 14th May Handicap Hurdle | 4 | Tom Cannon | 7/1 | £547 |
| 22 Apr | Clearance (GB) | Hereford | Happy Birthday Malcolm & Danielle Handicap Hurdle | 10 | Rex Dingle | 150/1 | £0 |
| 25 Mar | Clearance (GB) | Taunton | Maundy Thursday Evening Meeting 17th April Handicap Hurdle | 6 | Tom Cannon | 40/1 | £0 |
| 09 Dec | Kauto Kawai (FR) | Wolverhampton (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 10 | Thomas Greatrex | 250/1 | £0 |
| 21 Nov | Kauto Kawai (FR) | Wincanton | RCA Awards Warmest Welcome - Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle | 7 | Harry Reed | 66/1 | £0 |
| 12 Nov | Eagle Court (IRE) | Hereford | Spa Motors Hereford Handicap Hurdle | 5 | David Noonan | 33/1 | £186 |
Strike Rate by Course & Distance
Win % by course (rows) and distance band (columns). Min 1 run to show a cell.
| Course | 5f | 6f | 7f | 1m | 1m2f | 1m4f+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | — | — | — | — | — | 19% |
| Kempton (AW) | 100% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 10% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | — | 0% | 40% | — | 21% | 16% |
| Uttoxeter | — | — | — | — | — | 10% |
| Worcester | — | — | — | — | — | 11% |
| Fontwell | — | — | — | — | — | 22% |
| Wincanton | — | — | — | — | — | 15% |
| Stratford | — | — | — | — | — | 23% |
Going Performance
Based on the 1530 most recent results stored in our database for this trainer.
Distance Performance
Based on the 1530 most recent results stored in our database for this trainer.
Course Specialists
Where this trainer wins most often (minimum 3 runners at a track).
Class Performance
Win rates by race class (1–7).
Seasonality
Monthly win rate across stored results.
Jockey Partnerships
Most successful retained jockeys (minimum 3 rides).
Owner Partnerships
Top owners sending horses to this trainer (minimum 2 runners).
Surface Split
Turf vs All-Weather strike rates.
Turf
Runs
1255
Wins
150
Win Rate
12%
AW
Runs
275
Wins
35
Win Rate
13%
Flat vs Jumps
Separate stats for each racing code.
Runs
904
Wins
114
Win %
13%
Place %
43%
Runs
626
Wins
71
Win %
11%
Place %
33%
Top Horses
Star horses ranked by career wins, then total prize money earned.
Biggest Wins
Most valuable victories from stored results.
Samsung Scottish Champion Handicap Hurdle (Grade 2)
Border Castle (GB) · Ayr · 19 Apr 2008
Notleys Golf Club, Golfwise & G B Finch Handicap
Love Dreams (IRE) · Chelmsford (AW) · 26 Apr 2018
South Downs Water Handicap
Love Dreams (IRE) · Goodwood · 24 May 2018
totepool Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championship Fast-Track Qualifier)
Merdon Castle (IRE) · Chelmsford (AW) · 4 Feb 2015
Cfr Group (Electrical & Mechanical Services) Handicap Hurdle
Border Castle (GB) · Cheltenham · 8 Dec 2006
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden
Nebula Storm (IRE) · Leopardstown (IRE) · 5 Nov 2009
Ladbrokes Loyalty Card E.B.F. Maiden
Iniesta (IRE) · Galway (IRE) · 3 Aug 2013
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
Padleyourowncanoe (GB) · Wincanton · 26 Dec 2018
Totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle
Heir To Be (GB) · Uttoxeter · 18 Mar 2006
EBF Stallions Spindrifter Conditions Stakes (Plus 10)
Love Dreams (IRE) · Pontefract · 27 Jun 2016
Market Performance
Starting prices of winners — average, extremes, and distribution.
Avg Winner SP
6.6/1
Shortest Winner
0.4/1
Biggest Winner
40/1
Winner SP Distribution
Age Performance
Win rates by horse age, based on the current stable roster.
Active Stable Roster — Top 50 by rating
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