The horse made its winning debut at Newmarket in August, then went on to win again at Doncaster in September. The four-week gap since that last victory suggests the yard is being careful about how quickly to campaign it — a sign that Charlie Appleby, the trainer, sees something worth protecting. Appleby's operation at Newmarket is one of the busiest in Britain, with 121 winners sent out this season alone, but he has clearly identified Desert Castle as something special among them. A two-year-old winning at classic tracks like Newmarket and Doncaster is rare enough; doing it this consistently is the real thing.
The horse raced just yesterday, so it is still very much an active part of the yard's plans. At this age and with this record, Desert Castle will be attracting serious attention from the yard and punters alike. Everything so far suggests a horse that knows how to win.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 10 Oct | 50% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 12 Sep | 100% |