Excellent Believe

Trained by Stephen Thorne at Rush in County Dublin, Excellent Believe got off the mark at Nottingham in May 2025, and that early success suggested the horse had genuine potential. Thorne runs a yard in decent form this season with 24 winners to his name, and he clearly saw enough ability in his charge to believe another win would come. The trainer's earlier notes painted a picture of a horse still learning his trade, green but well-bred, with room to improve as he progressed from his initial races into higher company.

What makes Excellent Believe's recent form harder to explain is the consistency of his top-3 finishes — he has managed three in his last six races — yet none have converted to victories. He sits on a career earnings record of £74,000, respectable for a horse of his age but not enough to mark him out as an elite prospect. Still active and racing regularly, he remains in contention to add to that total, though the 14-month drought since his last win at Haydock suggests he may need a change of luck, or a different race setup, to get back to the winner's circle.