Desert Legend
Desert Legend is still searching for a breakthrough win after five races without tasting victory. The two-year-old has shown promise in the form of two placings—third and third again in recent outings—but remains winless from five starts. Most recently, the horse ran sixth just a day ago, a disappointing result that extends a streak of five consecutive races without a win. Trained by
Richard Hannon at his Herridge yard in Wiltshire, Desert Legend is part of a powerful operation that has already saddled 118 winners this season, suggesting there is genuine expertise in the corner.
Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Sdm Partnership Partner
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
The form pattern suggests potential rather than a horse hopelessly out of its depth. Two placings from five races tells you the horse is capable of running well and getting into the mix, even if it hasn't quite managed to seal the deal. At just two years old, there is time for things to click. The immediate task is clear: find the winning post. With the trainer's record this season and the evidence of competitive showings on the card, that first win may not be far away.
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
12 Oct
6th
Kempton Park
7f – 1m · 11 runners
8 Aug
7th
Newmarket
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 8 runners
25 Jul
3rd
Lingfield Park
Sprint (< 5f) · Good_To_Firm · 7 runners
9 Jul
14th
Newbury
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 19 runners
29 Jun
3rd
Windsor
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 11 runners
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Windsor Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
29 Jun |
0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
12 Oct |
0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
8 Aug |
0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
9 Jul |
0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
25 Jul |
0% |