At two years old, that is far from a disaster. The first season of a young horse's racing life is often as much about learning as winning — getting used to the noise, the routine, the pressure of race day — and plenty of horses that go on to better things have started with results that look just like this. The fourth-place finish at least hints at some ability, even if it hasn't translated into a return yet.
What gives real reason for optimism is who is doing the training. Richard Hannon, based at Herridge in Wiltshire, is one of the most prolific handlers in Britain, and the numbers back that up — his yard has produced 118 winners already this season alone. That is not a lucky run; that is a training operation running at full tilt, and it means Curious Minx is in exactly the kind of environment where horses are given every chance to find their feet and improve. When a yard is firing out winners at that rate, a horse sitting on zero wins is simply one that hasn't had its moment yet.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jun | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Jun | 0% |