The most striking thing about him is what happens when he races at Musselburgh. On his home track, he has won 2 of his 7 races there, a significantly better win rate than his overall record suggests. His last victory came on 15 February this year at the same course, and that kind of track preference is not uncommon in racing—some horses simply run better on familiar ground. His trainer, N. W. Alexander, has been in good form this season with 19 winners from the yard in Fife, which suggests Beat The Retreat is being trained as capably as he has been.
Recent form has been patchy. In his last six races he finished third, fourth, then first, then tenth—a victory sandwiched between disappointing efforts that suggests inconsistency. That said, his partnership with jockey Dominic Hislop has produced results: they have won 2 of their 10 races together, a 20 per cent win rate that is notably better than his career average. When competing in Class 5 races (the middle tier of the sport), Beat The Retreat wins roughly 1 in every 4 or 5 attempts, underlining that he is a horse best suited to that level. Fresh from running just yesterday, he remains active and in work, a horse still earning his keep and still capable of finding his way to the winner's circle.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Galloping |
10 | 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 6 other | 1 Dec | 20% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
7 | 2 wins, 2 thirds, 3 other | 15 Feb | 28.6% |
| Perth Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 24 Sep | 0% |
| Kelso Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 29 Nov | 0% |
| Hexham Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Feb | 0% |