Opera Ballo

The partnership between Opera Ballo and jockey William Buick has been the backbone of this success. In seven races together, they have won five times—a win rate of 71 percent that suggests genuine understanding between horse and rider. Buick clearly knows how to get the best out of this animal, and the yard have clearly recognized that by keeping him in the saddle whenever possible. The trainer is C Appleby, based at Newmarket, whose yard has sent out 121 winners this season alone, so Opera Ballo is operating in a first-class environment.

The horse's recent form has been mixed but productive. In its last six races, it has won two and placed another four times, including a second-place finish just one day ago, which means it remains actively campaigned and sharp. The most recent victory came three months back at Sandown Park on 24 April 2026, but the bigger picture is reassuring: Opera Ballo has proven itself at both Newmarket and Sandown, two of Britain's most prestigious tracks, winning at both. This is a horse that does not just beat inferior opponents—it competes and wins where it matters most.