What's curious is that Kanishka performs noticeably better over middle distances, between seven furlongs and a mile. Over that trip it has won 1 of 6 races, a 17% win rate that stands out against the overall picture. The horse also showed real form in Class 5 company, the lower grade where it won 1 of 3 attempts — a 33% win rate. That suggests Kanishka may need either the right trip or the right company to spark again. Ben Robinson, who rides the horse most often, has yet to break through in five attempts together, though that small sample size makes it hard to draw firm conclusions.
Ian Williams's yard at Portway in Worcestershire has been prolific this season with 96 winners, so there is competent handling behind the horse. Kanishka raced just a day ago and remains active, still young enough at three to find improvement. For now, though, this is a horse treading water — capable of the occasional place, occasionally threatening to win, but not delivering. The gap since that Newcastle triumph is now a long one, and another breakthrough is overdue.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 26 Jun | 50% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 28 Mar | 0% |
| York Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jun | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 21 May | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 30 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 29 Jul | 0% |