What offers a glimmer of hope is her record in Class 4 races — the lower tier of competitive racing where horses of this level typically spend their time. In three such races, she has won one, a win rate of 33 percent. That suggests the ground and track do occasionally suit her, and that when conditions align, she is capable of fighting. Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe's yard at Coverham in North Yorkshire has been productive this season, sending out twenty winners, so the infrastructure is there. Her regular pilot, Jack Garritty, has partnered her seven times for one win, and while that is not a sparkling record, it shows continuity in the saddle.
The concern is the recent form. Her last six races have yielded nothing better than a third place — a run that came four races ago — and her most recent outing, just yesterday, saw her finish seventh. Lady Hornblower remains active and still in the game, but after a year without a win, she will need to rediscover whatever it was that worked at Beverley if she is to add to her tally.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Undulating |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 28 Jul | 25% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 12 Aug | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 May | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Oct | 0% |