Hand Of God

That level is worth dwelling on. Hand Of God competes almost exclusively in Class 2 races, which sit just below the very top tier in British racing. At that standard, most horses are grateful for the occasional result. This one has won 2 of its 5 races there — 40%, or 2 in every 5 — which is a remarkable conversion rate when you consider the quality of the opposition. The standout moments came at two of Britain's most prestigious tracks: a win at Sandown Park in April 2024 and then, just two months later, another at Royal Ascot in June 2024. Winning once at Ascot takes talent. Winning there and at Sandown in the same season tells a clearer story.

The career began with a first win at Newmarket in October 2023, and Hand Of God has barely looked back since. The most recent victory came at Newbury on 15 May 2026 — eight weeks ago — and recent form reads 2-1-7-14-6-9, meaning the horse finished second and then first in its last two completed runs before that Newbury success. The 7th and 14th in the middle of that sequence show it is not infallible, but that kind of dip is normal for any horse running regularly at this level. What matters is that it bounced back sharply.

Having raced just yesterday, Hand Of God is clearly a well-managed, durable horse — the sort that Harry Charlton's yard can rely on to keep turning up and competing. At five, it is entering what should be its prime years, and with a record built on big-occasion wins at Ascot, Sandown, Newmarket, and Newbury, there is every reason to think the best may still be ahead.