Recent form shows the familiar pattern of a horse searching for her level. In her last six outings she has finished tenth, fifth, fourth, sixth, first, and second—the spread tells the story of a racer whose performances swing unpredictably. That win in April stands out as the high point; since then she has gone five months without another victory, though the second-place finish at her most recent outing suggests she may be finding her feet again. He raced just yesterday, which means Shaun Lycett's Leafield yard is keeping him active and looking for another opportunity.
Lycett's operation has been modest this season with only two winners sent out, so Cotton Bud would represent a valuable return if he can break through again. At three years old she still has time to develop, but the gap between that April win and now is a reminder that progress in racing is rarely smooth. Whether she can build on that second-place finish and find the consistency that has eluded her so far remains to be seen.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 24 Apr | 100% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 17 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Sep | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 1 Aug | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 23 Aug | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 1 Oct | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 May | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 15 Oct | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Sep | 0% |