The horse runs best on normal ground, where it has won 2 of 6 races — a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against its overall form. That preference is worth noting for future races. Daring Leader typically competes at Class 6 level, the lower tiers of racing, where it has won 2 of 16 starts. It is ridden most often by Harry Russell, though that partnership has yielded no wins from 9 attempts, which may be a sign that another jockey could spark something different. Christopher Kellett trains the horse from Lathom in Lancashire, a yard that has sent out 7 winners this season.
The recent form is mixed. Over the last six races, Daring Leader has finished eighth, first, eighth, third, eighth, and seventh — erratic enough to suggest it performs on its day but struggles to deliver consistency. Still, with a win just four weeks ago and a yard that is clearly competitive this season, Daring Leader is a horse worth watching. Those who back it will need patience, but on the right ground and in the right circumstances, it has shown it can get the job done.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Undulating |
5 | 1 second, 2 thirds, 2 other | 16 Jun | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 19 Mar | 25% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 26 Sep | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 12 Aug | 50% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 27 Jul | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 29 Jun | 100% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Jul | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 26 May | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 17 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |