Golden Knight

What is interesting about Golden Knight is where he wins. When the race is between one mile and one mile two furlongs, he is a different proposition entirely. At that distance he has won 2 of his 4 races, a win rate of one in two. This is the sweet spot for him. Earlier in his career he looked like he might need more time to mature—his trainer Ed Walker of Upper Lambourn has said openly that Golden Knight came to hand slowly and was not ready for the Craven Stakes in spring, a major trial for horses with classic ambitions. Walker clearly rates the horse and had hopes of running him in a Derby trial once he had developed fully. That patience appears to be paying off. Golden Knight's first win came at Newmarket last October, and he has since added another victory at Ascot, proving he can perform at good tracks. The yard, which has sent out 76 winners this season, knows how to develop a young horse, and Golden Knight looks like one they believe has real potential if he continues to mature and find his rhythm at the distances that suit him best.