Baldomero

Trained by Michael Appleby at Oakham, Baldomero has thrived on surfaces most horses fear. He loves soft ground on the grass — the kind of going that makes champions uncomfortable — and he is equally effective on the all-weather track. His recent win at Wolverhampton on December 20th was another all-weather success, and before that he won at Doncaster in September 2024 on grass, a track where he has won 2 of his 6 races. That is the mark of a genuine course specialist, someone the yard turns to when Doncaster offers what he wants.

What makes Baldomero interesting right now is his form cycle. He has not won in his last six races, though he has finished in the top 3 three times over that spell — including a second place and two fourths. He raced just a day ago and remains active, suggesting the team still sees something worth chasing. At eight years old with seven career wins already in the bank, Baldomero is a reliable operator at a level where reliability is gold. He may not win often, but when he does, it matters.