The recent form is worth a closer look. Reading the last three runs in reverse — sixth, second, second — there's a clear upward curve, and the horse raced just one day ago, meaning it's right in the thick of its campaign. That back-to-back placed effort in its two most recent outings suggests Lord d'Or is finding its rhythm and getting closer each time out.
What gives the horse every chance of turning those near-misses into a win is the yard behind it. Andrew Balding, based at Kingsclere in Hampshire, has sent out 202 winners this season alone — that's not a trainer who stumbles upon success, that's one of the most productive operations in the country. A yard firing at that rate knows exactly when and where to place a horse, and Lord d'Or hasn't been placed without reason. When the right race comes along, Balding's team tend to be ready for it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 15 May | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Aug | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 1 Jul | 0% |