His recent form tells the story: he won at Pontefract four weeks ago and has since picked up a couple of placed finishes in his last six runs, including a second just two weeks ago. That burst of form suggests he is capable of better things than his overall record indicates. Trained by William Haggas at Newmarket, one of the most successful yards in the country with 170 winners sent out this season alone, High Degree benefits from a trainer who knows how to get horses ready to win.
Where High Degree really stands out is in lower-grade races. When he runs at Class 5 level — the smallest step above the very bottom rung of racing — he has won one of every three races, a 33 per cent win rate that shows he belongs in this company and can be relied on to at least be competitive. His first win came at Ffos Las in July 2025, and he has added one more since. For a horse with his pedigree and opportunities, winning roughly every three Class 5 races is solid form, and if he can stay fit and keep running at the right level, there is little reason to think his recent improvement won't continue. He was active only yesterday, so expect to see him again soon.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 25 Oct | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 16 Aug | 100% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 9 Jul | 100% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 15 May | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Sep | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 30 Jun | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 17 Jul | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Sep | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 20 May | 0% |