Hot And Cold

What stands out most is the timing of those victories. Hot And Cold broke through for its first win at Newcastle on 18 November 2025, then waited until late June to win again at Salisbury — a gap of months. That second win came just four weeks ago, and the horse raced again yesterday, which suggests the trainer sees enough promise to keep bringing it back quickly. In recent outings, it has been genuinely competitive: apart from a couple of disappointing fifth-place finishes, it has mostly been fighting for the frame. A first and another second in its last six runs show the horse can still deliver on the right day.

Sir Mark Prescott, one of Newmarket's most respected trainers, has saddled 47 winners this season alone, which speaks to the quality of the yard. Hot And Cold may not be a star in the making, but it sits in a stable where horses are trained with care and attention. At this stage of its three-year-old career, the horse is finding its level at Class 5 — where it has won 1 of 3 races — and looks like the kind of steady, mid-range performer that might rack up a few more wins before it stops improving. Yesterday's race suggests there is still racing to come.