Answer That was bought by agent Anthony Bromley and sent to Chris Gordon at his yard in Morestead, Hampshire — a stable that has been in fine form this season, sending out 51 winners. Gordon is clearly enthusiastic about the horse, describing it as his "dark horse" for the season ahead, which is the kind of phrase a trainer doesn't use lightly. It's the sort of quiet confidence that makes people pay attention. The horse picked up a couple of placing efforts in Ireland before arriving at Gordon's yard, which at least shows it can mix it with decent animals — it just hasn't found the winning thread yet.
Recent form tells a mixed story: the last six runs read 6-5-3-10-10-5, and the most encouraging sign is that third-place finish poking through the middle of some more disappointing efforts. Raced as recently as yesterday, Answer That is clearly a horse being kept busy and tested regularly. The team hasn't given up on finding the right opportunity, and with Gordon's yard firing on all cylinders this season, there's every chance the conditions will eventually line up in this horse's favour.
Ownership is split between Old Gold Racing and the Plumpton Members Club, with shares still available — so if you've ever fancied having a stake in a racehorse with an enthusiastic trainer behind it, the door is apparently open. For a horse yet to win, Answer That carries a surprising amount of quiet intrigue.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 8 Mar | 0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 | 1 other | 6 May | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 7 Oct | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Apr | 0% |