The recent form figures do offer a small amount of encouragement, though. That sequence of 7, blank, 6, 3, 2, 4 shows a horse that ran into a placed position more than once and isn't simply making up the numbers at the back of the field. The second place in particular suggests there are moments when Oberon Hill is genuinely competitive — it just hasn't quite been able to get its nose in front. Last raced just 11 days ago, the horse is clearly in an active campaign and its trainer hasn't given up on finding the right opportunity.
Jim and Suzi Best, who train out of Lewes in East Sussex, have had 14 winners on the board this season, so the yard is ticking along. The task now is finding the right race to finally unlock that first win for Oberon Hill — whether that's a drop in class, a particular track, or simply a day when everything clicks into place.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 13 Mar | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 28 Feb | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Mar | 0% |