Khuskhas

Tom Clover's yard at Newmarket has had a productive season, and Khuskhas represents the sort of mid-tier prospect that keeps racing yards ticking over. The horse found its first win at Great Yarmouth in June 2025, then waited a full year before capturing a second victory back at Newmarket last June. That gap is telling — it speaks to a horse that wins when the conditions align, but not often. Recent form has been patchy. In its last six races, spanning the past couple of months, it has managed a second place and a fourth, but has also been well beaten, including an eleventh place just over a week ago. It raced only yesterday, which suggests the yard is keeping it active and hunting for the right opportunities.

The clue to where Khuskhas might thrive lies in its sweet spot: sprint distances of five to six and a half furlongs. Over that range, the horse has won one race from three attempts — a 33 percent win rate that stands out against its overall record. At Class 5 level, the second tier from the bottom, it has won once in five tries. The picture that emerges is of a horse that is reliable enough to compete regularly and talented enough to win occasionally, particularly when conditions favour speed over stamina. It is not destined for top-flight racing, but with patience and the right race choice, Khuskhas could deliver more winners for the Newmarket yard.