Hierax is a two-year-old still finding his feet on the track. He has run twice so far without troubling the judge, finishing fifth both times in his last two outings. The most recent came just a day ago, suggesting the
William Haggas yard is keeping him busy and learning what works. Haggas, based in Newmarket, is a high-volume operation with 170 winners already this season, so there is clearly faith in the horse's potential even at this early stage. For a horse this young with minimal racing experience, a couple of unplaced runs is unremarkable — many take time to understand what racing demands of them, and Hierax will have plenty of opportunities to improve.