The telling part of Castle Stuart's profile is what happens at the right distance and the right track. Over 1 mile 1 furlong to 1 mile 2 furlongs, the horse transforms into something genuinely competitive, winning 2 of 4 races—a 50 percent win rate that makes those trips feel like a genuine strength. By contrast, the horse has struggled badly in its last six races, running fifth, ninth, fourth, second, tenth, and sixth, suggesting recent form has dried up. It has not won since that July day at Musselburgh, despite plenty of chances.
Trained by Richard and Peter Fahey at Musley Bank in North Yorkshire, Castle Stuart runs for a yard that has sent out 23 winners this season—a solid operation with genuine form. The horse is currently active and raced just a day ago, so the yard are running the legs off it, searching for another breakthrough. For a horse sitting at a 12 percent win rate overall, that kind of persistence speaks to a belief that there is more to come, at least when the conditions and distance align properly.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 1 Jul | 50% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 9 Aug | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 23 Aug | 100% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 21 Oct | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Aug | 0% |