The young horse's form over the last six races reads 3-3-2-14-4-4 — in other words, three third-place finishes, two fourths, a second, and one poor run where it finished well back in fourteenth. The consistency of places, especially the two thirds and a second last time out, hints that Perigord Noir is knocking on the door. For a horse this early in its career, being in the frame regularly is not nothing; it shows the horse is capable of running competitive races even if the winning post remains frustratingly out of reach.
Trainer George Baker, based at Epsom Downs in Surrey, has sent out 14 winners already this season, so the yard clearly knows how to get horses to the line. Whether Perigord Noir will be the next to break through is something only time will tell, but the placings and the trainer's record suggest it is worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 31 Jul | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jun | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 May | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 4 May | 0% |