That runner-up finish tells you something useful straight away. It means Royal March has already shown it can compete and get involved at the business end of a race, even if the win itself is still to come. Plenty of horses take several runs to find their feet, so finishing second first time out is a reasonable start.
The trainer is Don Cantillon, who operates out of Newmarket in Suffolk — one of the most famous racing towns in the world, and home to some of the sport's most respected yards. Cantillon's team has sent out 2 winners already this season, so the operation is ticking over. With Royal March only just off the track and clearly fit and active, another run won't be far away — and that second place suggests the yard believe there is more to come.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 14 Apr | 0% |