That moment came at Catterick Bridge on 5 March 2025, and it remains the defining chapter of Assorda's story so far. Catterick is a tight, turning track that suits certain horses beautifully and bambles others entirely, so winning there is not nothing. The trouble is, it was 15 months ago — and the six races since have brought a string of fifth and sixth-place finishes, the kind of form that suggests a horse finding life difficult at its current level.
John Wainwright trains Assorda from his yard in Norton, North Yorkshire, a setup that has quietly sent out four winners this season, which shows there is ability in the string. Wainwright is not a household name, but trainers like him — small yards, northern tracks, patient placing of horses — are the backbone of British racing. The question now is whether he can find the right opportunity to bring the best out of Assorda again, the way he clearly did on that March afternoon at Catterick. Given that Assorda raced just yesterday and is very much an active runner, the next chapter is already being written.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen Sharp |
3 | 3 other | 28 May | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 24 Feb | 50% |
| Kelso Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 Mar | 0% |
| Sedgefield Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 19 Mar | 0% |