That fourth-place finish is worth holding onto. In a young horse's first season, showing up and running into the frame, even once, suggests there is something there to work with. The 9th and 8th placings either side of it are less encouraging, but two-year-olds can be inconsistent creatures — they are still learning what racing actually is.
What works in Percy Shaw's favour is the trainer standing in the other corner. Charles Hills runs one of the most respected yards in Lambourn, Berkshire, a village that is essentially the heartbeat of British flat racing, and has sent out 29 winners already this season. That is a yard firing on all cylinders, and horses in form stables tend to get their moments eventually. Percy Shaw hasn't found its yet — but with an active campaign and a strong team behind it, the opportunity is still very much alive.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Jul | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Jun | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |