Hatamoto

The recent run of form tells a compelling story. Looking at the last six races, the sequence reads 2-3-7-1-1-2 from oldest to most recent — a dip in the middle, then a sharp turnaround that has produced back-to-back wins. The first came at Beverley in early July 2026, and the second followed at Thirsk just this week. Two wins in a fortnight, both on fast, dry ground, is the kind of momentum that turns heads. On dry conditions specifically, Hatamoto has won 2 of 3 races — a 67% win rate. That is a striking number. Win 2 from 3 in any context and people start to think you have found the key.

The preferred distance of a mile and one to a mile and two furlongs also gives the team something to work with. At those trips, Hatamoto has won 1 from 3 — not overwhelming on paper, but that win and the overall profile suggest the horse is still finding its feet at the right distance rather than struggling with it.

Behind the horse is Tim Easterby's yard at Great Habton in North Yorkshire, one of the most productive operations in the north of England. With 128 winners sent out already this season, Easterby is running a factory of winners right now — and Hatamoto looks like one of the more interesting products coming off the line. Horses trained by busy, high-volume yards at the top of their game tend to be well-placed, and a three-year-old with two wins in a week is clearly getting conditions and confidence in equal measure.

Having raced just yesterday, Hatamoto is right in the middle of an active campaign. Whether the team pushes on quickly again or gives the horse a short break, the signs point to a horse peaking at exactly the right time — and one worth keeping an eye on while the ground stays dry.