That win came just this week, at Catterick Bridge on 30 May 2026, and it is the moment that puts Forest Phoenix on the map. Before that, recent results of fifth and two eighths suggested a horse that was competitive enough but not quite finding the front — so the victory will have been a relief as much as a celebration. Crossing the line first for the first time tends to unlock something in a young horse, and the yard will be hoping this is the start of a run rather than a one-off.
The horse is trained by Tim Easterby at Great Habton in North Yorkshire, and the yard is having a serious season — 126 winners already, which is the kind of output that tells you this is a professional, well-run operation that knows how to get horses ready to perform. Being trained by Easterby at this stage of a career is a good place to be.
Forest Phoenix raced again just yesterday, so it is clearly being kept busy while in form. Whether it can build on Catterick and string results together is the question — but at three, with a first win banked and a trainer firing on all cylinders, the foundation is there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 30 May | 50% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Apr | 0% |