The real story lies in his recent form. After a poor run 13 races ago, Luan has steadied, winning twice in his last six outings. His last victory came at Wolverhampton on 14 July, just over three weeks ago, which suggests he's been racing actively and the yard has kept him busy. He ran again just yesterday, finishing ninth, so he remains fit and in work — exactly where you want an older horse to be if he's going to earn his keep.
What's worth noting is that Luan has won at both Newcastle and Wolverhampton, two different track types and conditions. He hasn't managed a win in three attempts at Class 5 level, however, which tells you his ceiling is probably set a notch or two lower. He won't be troubling the top tier of racing, but at his current grade he remains capable of giving a run. For a four-year-old in the thick of a racing season, actively competing and winning roughly every fourth time out, that's honest work.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 Jul | 50% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 6 Aug | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 26 Jun | 100% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Oct | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 28 Aug | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 Sep | 0% |