What the numbers do show is a horse that has already placed once from those two outings, finishing second on one occasion and sixth on the other. The second place, which came most recently in terms of the sequence, suggests there is something there — a horse that can compete, even if it has not yet managed to get its head in front.
The most encouraging thing about Nakila Sun at this stage has nothing to do with the horse itself. Andrew Balding's yard at Kingsclere in Hampshire has sent out 202 winners this season alone — a remarkable volume that speaks to one of the most productive training operations in Britain right now. When a yard is firing at that kind of rate, even a lightly raced two-year-old with a clean record still to fill deserves a little patience. Balding has shown repeatedly that he can develop young horses steadily, and with Nakila Sun having raced just yesterday, the story is very much still being written.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 13 Jul | 0% |