Both victories have come at Newcastle, the first back in December 2025 and the second just this week — suggesting a real affinity for the track. When a horse returns to a venue and wins again, it is not just coincidence. Some horses simply take to a particular surface or layout, and Noelan Star appears to have found its home early.
The trainer behind this unbeaten run is Edward Bethell, based at Middleham in North Yorkshire, one of British racing's traditional heartlands. Bethell's yard has been in superb form this season, sending out 59 winners — a total that puts it firmly among the more productive operations in the country. When a yard is firing at that rate, it tends to mean horses are arriving at the races fit, confident, and placed in the right spots. Noelan Star looks like exactly that kind of horse — one that has been pointed at races it can win, and has delivered both times.
The question now is where the team goes from here. A horse that wins its first two races cleanly will inevitably face tougher tests. The real story of Noelan Star is still being written, but the opening chapters have been impressive.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 13 Apr | 100% |