The Twiston-Davies stable is no small operation. Nigel and Willy, based at Naunton in Gloucestershire, have sent out 62 winners already this season, which tells you this is a yard that knows how to get horses ready to perform. When a stable of that size and quality keeps running a horse that has yet to win, it usually means they can see something worth persevering with — and Bits Ballou's recent upturn in form suggests they may well be right.
Zero wins from five races sounds stark, but the trajectory matters as much as the record here. Finishing second and third in its last two races, Bits Ballou has placed in 2 of its 5 outings overall — and crucially, it raced just yesterday, meaning it is very much a live, active prospect. A horse improving this sharply, trained by a yard firing on all cylinders, is one to keep an eye on next time out.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 12 Jun | 0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 10 May | 0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 12 Jul | 0% |