William Haggas, the Newmarket trainer, has High Degree in good form right now. The horse raced just yesterday and comes off a win at Pontefract two weeks ago, which gives it genuine momentum. Looking at the most recent six races, there is a pattern of decent consistency: High Degree has finished second, first, second, fifth, third, and second in that order. That haul of one win and three places from the last six outings suggests a horse that is competitive and reliable, even if it does not win every time. The yard itself is sending out winners at a healthy rate this season—170 already—so High Degree benefits from being trained by someone with a sharp eye for positioning horses in races they can win.
Class 5 racing is where High Degree has shown its best win rate, winning one of three attempts there. That is a 33% record, substantially better than the overall 17% win rate, which means the horse runs best in races suited to its level rather than in stiffer contests. High Degree got off the mark at Ffos Las in July 2025 and has found the winner's enclosure once more since. It is a horse that wins, that races regularly, and that seems to improve when the race, the distance, and the opposition all click into place. Right now, with a recent victory and a trainer in form, it is worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | 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% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 20 May | 0% |