Trained by David Simcock out of Newmarket, Rajendra is part of a yard that has been in fine form this season, sending out 39 winners — so the operation clearly knows how to get horses to win. The question is when Rajendra itself will find the right moment. Its recent form figures of 3-7-–-4-6 show a horse finishing in the mix on occasion but not yet threatening the front, and it has been racing mainly at Class 5 level — the entry-level tier of British racing — without converting any of its three runs there into a win.
What's worth noting is that Rajendra ran just one day ago, which means it is right in the middle of its campaign. Horses at this level are often still finding their feet, being tried over different distances or on different types of ground as trainers work out exactly what conditions suit them best. Simcock's yard has the firepower to place a horse well when it clicks, and with five races now under its belt, Rajendra is no longer learning the ropes from scratch. Whether a win is close or still some way off, the next few races will be telling.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 15 Jul | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jan | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 26 Feb | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 15 Sep | 0% |