That one win did come, though, and it arrived at Redcar on 20 July 2025. Whatever clicked on that day, it hasn't clicked since — the last six runs have returned an 8th, a 4th, an 11th, a 5th, a 7th, and an 8th, a sequence that suggests a horse who occasionally finds its way into contention but more often finishes in the pack. The fact it raced as recently as yesterday shows it is fit and active, but nothing in that recent form suggests a change of fortune is imminent.
The partnership with jockey Rhys Elliott is the most consistent thread in the horse's career. They have ridden together 11 times, producing that single win — roughly 1 in every 11 races — which mirrors the horse's overall profile rather than suggesting Elliott unlocks something special. It is simply a working relationship that has settled into a routine. Trainer Gary Rutherford operates out of Jedburgh in Roxburghshire, and his yard has sent out 7 winners this season, so the stable knows how to get horses to win. Due Respect, so far, has just made it harder than most.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 other | 25 May | 20% |
| Ayr Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 13 Jul | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
4 | 4 other | 22 Jun | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 29 Nov | 0% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 2 other | 3 Apr | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Mar | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Feb | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jun | 0% |