The form reads 5-2 in reverse order, meaning Distant Moon was well beaten on debut before finishing runner-up at the latest attempt. That kind of improvement between a first and second race is genuinely encouraging. Plenty of horses take several outings just to figure out what racing is all about, so to place second time out suggests there is something worth following here.
The trainer is Saeed bin Suroor, one of the most experienced and well-resourced operations in British racing, based out of Newmarket — the spiritual home of the sport in this country. The yard has sent out 15 winners already this season, which tells you this is not a team that puts horses on the track without purpose. When a stable of that calibre runs a young horse twice in quick succession and gets a placed finish, it usually means they believe in what they have. Distant Moon is one to keep an eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 9 May | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 May | 0% |