That said, he raced just yesterday, so he is very much a horse in active training and still being campaigned regularly. At Class 5 — the entry-level tier of British racing — he has gone winless in all three attempts at that grade, which is worth noting. Class 5 is where horses are expected to be most competitive relative to their ability, so if the wins haven't come there yet, the team at Piercebridge will be looking carefully at what conditions might suit him best.
The trainer, Michael Dods, operates a busy and productive yard up in County Durham, having sent out 43 winners already this season — so there is clearly no shortage of know-how behind the horse. Dods is experienced at placing horses in races that give them the best chance, and with Real Jack still only three years old, there is time yet to find a spot where things click. Young horses often take a while to mature and work out what racing is actually about. Whether Real Jack turns that corner remains to be seen, but he hasn't been put away for the season — and that in itself suggests the team still believes there is a race to be won somewhere down the line.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 7 May | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 4 Nov | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 24 Nov | 0% |