Claret And Blues

The recent form tells the story of a young animal that is competing but not quite getting there. In the last six races, Claret And Blues has finished tenth, fourth, third, fifth, sixth, and sixth again. There have been moments — that third-place finish shows the horse can run well — but consistency and that crucial final push to the wire have not yet arrived. With a race run just yesterday, the yard are clearly staying patient and keeping the horse active, which is the right approach for a young prospect still finding its feet.

Richard and Peter Fahey's yard at Musley Bank in North Yorkshire is a productive operation; they have already sent out 23 winners this season. That suggests Claret And Blues is in a team that knows how to prepare horses to win. For now, though, this one remains a work in progress — a horse with potential that needs time, racing, and luck to come together.