The win came at Nottingham on 25 June, and the recent form figures tell an encouraging story: since that victory, it finished second at its most recent outing just yesterday, suggesting it has come out of the win in fine shape and is running right at the top of its game. A second place the day after a win would be remarkable in any sport, and it underlines that this is a horse in a rich vein of form right now.
Food For Thought is trained by Ralph Beckett at his yard in Kimpton, Hampshire, and that is a serious operation to be part of. Beckett's team has sent out 107 winners already this season — a number that puts them firmly among the most productive yards in the country. When a horse is trained somewhere that busy and that successful, it tends to benefit from sharp preparation and experienced handling. The fact that Food For Thought is racing as frequently as it is, and placing almost every time it runs, suggests the team know exactly what they are doing with it.
At this stage of the season, with a win on the board and a second place as recently as yesterday, Food For Thought looks like a three-year-old on the way up. One to watch.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 25 Jun | 100% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 May | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 6 Oct | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Sep | 0% |