His trainer Grant Tuer, based in Birkby, North Yorkshire, has had 29 winners this season from his yard, and he is quietly enthusiastic about this one. Tuer reckons the horse's debut was a learning experience — they ran him over five furlongs and a sharper horse from the sales pipeline just had too much speed for him. Since then, they have worked out what he needs. Tuer believes a stiff six-furlong track suits him well, and perhaps seven furlongs eventually, but the key detail is this: Advertised shows more pace in morning exercise than he does on a raceday, which suggests there is still untapped ability waiting to come out.
The partnership with jockey Oliver Stammers has been a productive one. In five races together they have won twice — a 40% win rate, or 2 from every 5 rides — which is a strong return and suggests the two have developed a real understanding. Stammers explained his thinking after the most recent Newcastle win: he wanted a lead, but knowing the horse is genuine and straightforward, he was happy to set the tempo himself, then simply turned it into a sprint from three furlongs out. That tactical awareness, combined with a horse Tuer describes as laid-back and honest, is a nice combination. When Advertised hit the front and pricked his ears — a sign a horse is enjoying himself rather than straining every sinew — it was the kind of moment that makes trainers smile.
With his most recent race just one day ago and a potential sales race entry at the Curragh on the horizon, there is clearly more to come from this horse. He is winning, he is relaxed about his job, and the people around him believe the best is still ahead.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 2 Oct | 100% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 2 May | 0% |
| York Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 26 May | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 Sep | 0% |