Berning Hot

The distance range of seven furlongs to a mile also suits Berning Hot far better than longer or shorter trips. Over that stretch, it has won 2 of 12 races — a 17% win rate that is markedly better than its overall numbers. Trainer Michael Attwater, based at Epsom, has the horse racing fairly frequently, and with the yard sending out 27 winners this season, there is clear activity in the stable. Berning Hot typically competes at Class 6 level, winning 1 of 8 races there, and its recent form shows a mixed picture: a win and two top-3 finishes in the last six runs, but also two double-digit placings that hint at inconsistency. The horse was last seen just a day ago, so it remains actively campaigned despite the modest return on investment — 2 wins from 25 races translates to roughly £74,000 in career earnings, a sign it is solidly finished in the top 3 in the lower half of the racing ladder. At Brighton, over its preferred distance, with Michael Attwater's yard in form, Berning Hot will always be worth a closer look.