Bahadur

Bahadur clearly hits his stride over a proper distance. At a mile and six furlongs to two miles, those are the longer end of flat racing, and he has won 2 from 4 at those trips — a 50% win rate that is simply outstanding. It suggests he is a horse who needs time and space to wind up, rather than a quick-fire sprinter. His most recent victory came at Goodwood on 22 May 2026, one of Britain's most celebrated racecourses, which is always worth noting. Before that, his first career win came at Kempton Park in October 2025 — so he has been steadily building a winning profile over roughly seven months.

The partnership with jockey Robert Havlin is worth paying close attention to. Together they have won 3 of their 5 races — that is 60%, which is a remarkable ratio and suggests the two have developed a real understanding. When you see Havlin booked for Bahadur, recent history says you should take notice.

The yard behind him, trained by S Woods in Newmarket — the heartland of British flat racing — has sent out 24 winners this season alone, so this is not a small or struggling operation. Bahadur has raced most often at Class 5, the everyday level of British racing, winning 1 from 3 at that level, though his overall record suggests he is capable of more. His recent form reads 5-10-1-5-6-1, so the two wins are bookending a slightly patchy middle run, but he raced just one day ago and remains very much in active training. A horse in this kind of form, with this kind of jockey combination, is one to follow.