The pattern of recent form reads 9-1-1-2: a ninth-place finish, then a win, then a place, then a second. That middle win at Kempton came after what looked like a step backwards, which suggests this horse has the temperament to bounce back from a disappointment. The first career win came at Newmarket on August 14th — also the home of trainer John & Thady Gosden's powerful yard at Newmarket, Suffolk. That's no accident; the Gosden operation has sent out 140 winners already this season alone, which means Gilding The Lily is in one of the most successful training establishments in Britain. Being trained there is a serious mark of quality.
With two wins in the last four races, Gilding The Lily is in a genuine upward curve. At three years old, the horse still has plenty of room to improve, and the willingness to run it regularly suggests the Gosden team believes it is ready to step up. This is a horse worth watching closely over the coming weeks.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 25 Sep | 50% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 4 Sep | 100% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 31 Jul | 0% |