The partnership with amateur jockey Miss Lily Bradstock tells its own story. In five races together they have won once — 1 from 5, or 20% — which is actually a decent return in the context of this horse's overall ability. It suggests the pair have a genuine understanding, the kind that takes time to build and is worth having.
What makes the next chapter interesting is the gap. Myth Buster hasn't raced in 331 days — nearly 11 months — and that is a long time away from the track for a 13-year-old. Horses coming back from a long break can take a run or two to find their rhythm, and at this age there are no guarantees. The recent form before the break — a third, a fifth, and two absent runs — shows a horse that was competitive without quite getting there. At Class 4 level, which is solid mid-tier racing rather than the very top or very bottom of the sport, Myth Buster has won 1 from 3 attempts, which works out to 33%, a genuinely encouraging ratio at that grade.
If there is a simple case for Myth Buster, it is this: put this horse back at Musselburgh, in the right conditions, with Miss Lily Bradstock in the saddle, and the ingredients are at least in place. Whether a 13-year-old returning from nearly a year off can put them all together is the question no one can answer until the tape goes up.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 2 May | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 5 Feb | 100% |
| Wincanton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Feb | 0% |
| Aintree Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Apr | 0% |