The most striking thing about this horse's situation isn't the form itself, it's who is doing the training. Richard Hannon's yard at Herridge in Wiltshire has sent out 118 winners already this season — that is a remarkable volume of success and marks Hannon out as one of the most active and productive trainers in Britain right now. Being in that stable means Rafe's Da Man is surrounded by serious horses and serious professionals, which matters when you are trying to find your feet as a two-year-old.
At this stage, reading too much into three races would be a mistake. Two-year-olds are still learning the game — learning how to race, how to travel in a field, how to respond when the pressure comes. The trend in recent runs goes 4-4-3, which means the best finish came first and the horse hasn't quite built on it yet, but with a yard firing at this rate and a whole career still ahead, there is plenty of time for that first win to come.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 30 Jun | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 17 Jul | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 May | 0% |