That said, context is everything. Roger Teal's yard in Lambourn has sent out 21 winners this season, which means this is a stable that clearly knows how to get horses to perform when the time is right. Lambourn is one of Britain's most respected training centres, packed with experienced staff and quality facilities, so Adores is at least in the right hands. Sometimes horses take time to find their feet, and a trainer firing out winners at this rate tends to know when a horse is ready and when it isn't.
She raced just yesterday, so whatever happened is fresh. The question now is whether Teal and his team see something in her work at home that the racecourse results haven't yet reflected, or whether a change of approach — different conditions, a shorter trip, a different race — is what it takes to unlock something better. For now, Adores is a horse still searching for her moment.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
3 | 3 other | 14 Apr | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Nov | 0% |