What works in Blackisthenewblack's favour is who is doing the training. Andrew Balding's yard at Kingsclere in Hampshire is one of the most productive operations in British racing right now, having sent out 200 winners already this season. That is a remarkable number — it means the stable is firing on all cylinders, and horses trained there tend to be placed in races where they have a genuine chance. When a yard is winning at that volume, they are not running horses just to fill entries; they know what they have and where to place them. The fact that Blackisthenewblack is still in training and ran just one day ago suggests the team believe there is a race to be won with this horse somewhere.
The honest truth is that four races with no wins is not where anyone wants to be, but it is not a disaster either. Three-year-olds are still developing, and some take time to piece it all together. A third-place finish shows Blackisthenewblack can get competitive — the question is whether that can be converted into something more. With Balding's team behind it and the season still live, the opportunity is there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 30 Mar | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 4 Dec | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 18 Nov | 0% |