The real story with Lord Melbourne is Epsom Downs, where the horse has become something of a specialist. He has won twice from just four races at the Surrey track — a 50% win rate that suggests the undulations and characteristics of Epsom suit him perfectly. His last victory there came back in September 2025, which means he has been patient since then, but trainers know that certain horses have a track where everything clicks into place, and Epsom appears to be that for him. He also thrives on slightly soft, wet ground, winning two of his five races on such conditions — a 40% rate that shows he genuinely handles testing underfoot better than most.
Ralph Beckett's yard at Kimpton, Hampshire, has been firing in winners all season with over a hundred to their name, and Lord Melbourne remains active on the track, having raced just a day ago. At Class 2 level, he has won once from five races, a reminder that while he can mix it with top company, his real strength lies in finding the right conditions and the right course.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
4 | 2 wins, 2 other | 6 Jun | 50% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 2 Apr | 50% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 8 Nov | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 18 Dec | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 15 Jun | 100% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 27 Feb | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 15 Sep | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jul | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 8 Oct | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 third | 28 Oct | 0% |