That breakthrough win came on 29 August 2025 at Thirsk, and it remains the high point of Be The Standard's career so far. Since then, the pattern has been frustratingly mixed. In the last six races, the horse has placed twice (finishing second and second again) and finished fourth and fifth, but with one recent outing that didn't result in a placing. The inconsistency suggests Be The Standard has the talent to beat some horses, but hasn't yet found the right conditions or race type to string wins together.
Hugo Palmer's yard at Malpas in Cheshire is in fine form this season, having sent out 67 winners, so Be The Standard is in the hands of a trainer with genuine ammunition. The question now is whether Palmer can unlock what's needed to turn the occasional win into something more regular. At three years old, the horse still has time to develop, and having raced as recently as a day ago shows it remains active and campaigned. For a horse with just one win under its belt after 14 months, the next few races will matter.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 29 Aug | 100% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 19 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 7 May | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 25 Sep | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Oct | 0% |