He runs mostly in Class 5 races, where he has won 4 of his 28 outings — a win rate of roughly 1 in 7 — and clearly enjoys Nottingham, where he has won twice from just three attempts there. That is the kind of course record that catches a trainer's eye. His last win came at Ripon two months ago, showing he still has the speed and hunger to get his head in front at that age. Tim Easterby's Great Habton yard sends out plenty of winners this season — 128 already — and Poet's Dawn sits comfortably within that operation.
Recent form shows a horse still competitive: he picked up a first-place finish just six days ago and has been placed three times in his last six races. David Allan rides him most often, though their partnership has yielded just 2 wins from 23 races together, suggesting the horse performs well for other jockeys too. Poet's Dawn is actively racing and clearly still fit enough to turn up at the track week after week. For a horse in his second decade, that consistency is a real testament to his durability and the care of his team.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Sharp |
24 | 3 wins, 3 seconds, 8 thirds, 10 other | 1 Sep | 12.5% |
| Beverley Undulating |
14 | 2 wins, 2 thirds, 10 other | 27 May | 14.3% |
| Redcar Galloping |
14 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 11 other | 3 Oct | 7.1% |
| York Galloping |
8 | 8 other | 12 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
6 | 2 wins, 1 third, 3 other | 9 Sep | 33.3% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
6 | 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 7 Apr | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 third | 30 Jul | 66.7% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
3 | 3 other | 14 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 5 Jun | 50% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Sep | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Sep | 0% |