The recent form tells a story of inconsistency. In his last six races he has run 5th, 6th, 3rd, 2nd, 6th, and 5th. That second-place finish stands out as his best recent effort, suggesting there are races to be won, but he has not yet put together the kind of run that would turn a place into a win. Daniel Muscutt, who has ridden Orange Emperor five times, has yet to steer him past the post first either—all five of those rides have come away empty. The horse remains active and raced just a day ago, so there will be more chances to come.
James Fanshawe's Newmarket yard continues to produce winners at a steady clip this season with 44 victories already, so Orange Emperor has the backing of an experienced team. For now, though, the horse is one of those animals that seems destined to fill out the placings more often than the winner's enclosure. Whether that changes is a question for the races ahead.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 10 Apr | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 30 Mar | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 14 Jun | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jul | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 27 Jun | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 23 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |