The win came four weeks ago at Lingfield Park over 1 mile 3 furlongs — and that distance is where Baloo's Blues genuinely shines. Over his preferred range of 1 mile 3 furlongs to 1 mile 4 furlongs, he has won 1 of his 3 races there, a win rate of one win in three attempts. By contrast, when stepped up to the tougher company of Class 5 races — the higher echelon of the tracks where he competes — he has failed to trouble the judge in 4 attempts. The message is clear: keep him at his distance, keep him in lower company, and he will run creditably.
Recent form shows he is still very much active, having raced just a day ago, and he remains a competitive horse on his day. Across his last six races, he has mixed fourth-place finishes with a couple of places, including a second just three weeks ago. That consistency in placing without the wins suggests he is running in races where he is broadly competitive, even if victory has proved elusive. Hills' yard, based in Lambourn, has sent out 29 winners this season, so there is genuine strength in the operation — and Baloo's Blues, despite his modest record, fits the picture of a horse that knows how to run well when conditions align.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 27 Jun | 33.3% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Nov | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 18 Feb | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Dec | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 15 Jun | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Nov | 0% |