Havin A Flyer

The key to Havin A Flyer's development appears to be distance. At sprint distances under five furlongs, the horse has won 1 of 4 races—a 25 percent win rate that stands out like a beacon against its overall record. Those shorter trips suit this runner's racing pattern in a way that longer races clearly do not. Rebecca Menzies's yard at Morden has been firing this season with 36 winners to date, and they've clearly identified what works for this horse. The puzzle piece that hasn't quite fitted is the class of race. At the higher-grade Class 5 level, Havin A Flyer has drawn a blank across seven attempts, which suggests the horse performs better when stepping down in grade. Kaiya Fraser, the horse's most frequent rider with six outings together, has yet to land a winner aboard, though the recent run of placings shows the combination is starting to click. With racing form this streaky and a clear preference for sprint distances, Havin A Flyer looks a horse that will find success when conditions and company align just right.