Her two victories came in the spring. The first arrived at Ffos Las on 12 April, her opening career win, and she struck again less than six weeks later at Bangor-on-Dee on 23 May — but that was three months ago now, and the wins have dried up since. Her last outing, just a day ago, resulted in another unplaced finish, suggesting she may be in need of a break or a fresh approach. Despite the ups and downs, her three placed finishes confirm she has the talent to compete at her level; the question is whether the yard can find a way to bring out her best more regularly.
Camshaft is trained by Jonjo and A.J. O'Neill at their Cheltenham base, which has been a successful operation this season, sending out 51 winners already. That is the kind of yard with the experience and resources to work out what makes a horse tick. Whether they can unlock another spell of form for Camshaft remains to be seen, but at five years old, with racing experience now behind him, there is still time for him to mature into a more reliable performer.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 23 May | 100% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 12 Apr | 100% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 | 1 other | 28 Aug | 0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 15 Jul | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Mar | 0% |