The horse's most recent victory came just three weeks ago at Southwell, where it also recorded its first win back in September 2025. There is something to be said for consistency at a single track — Southwell appears to suit it, and winning there twice speaks to reliability and perhaps an affinity with the course itself. Its form has been erratic away from that track, with a sixth-place finish coming in its most recent outing just a day ago, but that loss follows victories in two of the three races before it. With such a small sample size, it is hard to draw firm conclusions, yet the pattern suggests Leading Times performs best under particular conditions or at courses that bring out its running style.
Tim Easterby's yard at Great Habton has been prolific this season, sending out 128 winners already, which speaks to the trainer's skill in getting horses to the track in peak condition. That Leading Times remains active and is running frequently indicates Easterby sees more potential to unlock from this one. At a 50% win rate, it has already proven itself significantly better than average, and its next race could be worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 24 Sep | 100% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 25 Nov | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Oct | 0% |