Max Of Stars

The win rate of 23% — roughly 1 in every 4 races — is genuinely impressive for a horse competing regularly in Britain. Most horses at this level win far less often, and Max Of Stars has done it across different tracks and conditions, which tells you this is real ability rather than a one-venue fluke. Speaking of venues, though, Newton Abbot deserves a special mention: 3 wins from just 6 races there. Winning half your races at a track is the kind of figure that makes trainers and jockeys specifically target a course. Whatever it is about Newton Abbot — the shape, the surface, the way the bends suit a particular running style — Max Of Stars absolutely thrives there.

The horse took a significant step up in September 2023, winning a Class 2 race at Market Rasen. In British racing terms, that is one of the top-tier races on the calendar, and landing one means you belong in serious company. Trainer Ollie Pears, based in Norton, North Yorkshire, has been steering this horse's career carefully, and his yard has sent out 9 winners already this season — so this is not a small operation running on hope. Jockey Brian Hughes has been the regular partner, winning 4 of the 14 times they have raced together — roughly 1 in every 3.5 rides — which is the kind of partnership that suggests genuine trust and understanding between horse and rider.

Recent form reads 4-2-–-3-1-3, with that win at Wetherby in October 2025 the most recent victory. Nine months without a win might prompt questions, but look at the broader picture: this horse is placing consistently, raced just yesterday, and has shown it can rise to the big occasion when it matters. Max Of Stars is the kind of reliable, seasoned competitor that earns quiet respect rather than headlines — and in racing, that counts for a great deal.