Khafar
At just two years old, Khafar is still very much at the beginning of her story — but the early chapters are quietly encouraging. Three races in, she has yet to win, but her form figures of 6-4-2 tell a story of steady improvement: she finished sixth on debut, fourth next time out, then ran second in her most recent race. That runner-up finish is the detail worth holding onto. It means she came within a nose of her first win, and horses who are trending in the right direction — as Khafar clearly is — have a habit of breaking through sooner rather than later.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
She hasn't been seen on a racecourse for roughly five months, which is a significant absence for a young horse still learning her trade. Whether that break was planned or enforced by a minor setback, we simply don't know, but the key question on her return is whether she picks up where she left off or needs a run to find her feet again.
What works in her favour is the stable behind her. Charles Hills trains out of Lambourn in Berkshire, one of the most respected racing bases in the country, and his yard has sent out 32 winners already this season — a strong, consistent output that suggests a well-run operation with horses in good form. When a horse comes back from a break in a yard firing like that, it at least gives you confidence that the preparation has been professional. Khafar hasn't won yet, but she's pointed in the right direction, and the team around her clearly know how to get horses ready to perform.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Returning from a 174-day absence
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Standard (all-weather)
Unknown
Good (a little give)
Unknown
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Unknown
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
6 Oct
6th
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 6 runners
18 Sep
4th
Kempton Park
5f – 6½f · Standard_To_Slow · 10 runners
28 Aug
2nd
Newbury
5f – 6½f · Good · 11 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
18 Sep |
0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
28 Aug |
0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
6 Oct |
0% |