Pure Grit
Pure Grit has made a bright start to racing, winning 1 of its 3 races so far as a two-year-old. The horse claimed victory at Chester on August 2nd, a track where it has already shown real promise — it has been placed in its other two races there as well. That's a remarkable record for any young horse: 1 win and 2 places from 3 attempts at the same course suggests Pure Grit has found a track that suits it, and the Chester win came only days ago, so the horse is clearly still racing at a high level right now.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
100%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Trained by A M Balding at Kingsclere in Hampshire, Pure Grit is part of a yard in excellent form this season with 202 winners already to its name. That kind of record speaks to strong horsemanship and consistent performance across the whole stable. For a two-year-old still early in its career, being in a top yard and winning races already puts Pure Grit in a select group — most young horses at this age are still finding their feet. The recent win at Chester, combined with the two placed efforts at the same course, suggests this horse has a genuine engine and knows how to run when it counts.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
2 Aug
🏆 Won
Chester
5f – 6½f · Good · 5 runners
30 May
2nd
Chester
5f – 6½f · Good · 12 runners
15 May
2nd
Newbury
5f – 6½f · Good · 10 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Chester Tight |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
2 Aug |
50% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
15 May |
0% |