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Saxophonist

Saxophonist is a three-year-old that has yet to break through for a win despite plenty of opportunities. Over ten races, the horse has finished in the top 3 seven times — a decent win rate for finding the frame — but that frustrating zero in the win column tells the real story. Most recently, the horse finished second just a day ago, which is the kind of near-miss that defines its short career so far. In its last six races, Saxophonist has been competitive throughout: two second-place finishes, two thirds, a fifth, and a seventh. It is clearly capable of running well on most days, but converting that consistency into a winner's enclosure visit remains elusive.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
3 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Saxon Warrior
Mother
Macheera
Owner
Hambleton Racing Liv Partner
Official rating
70

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
10
Career races
0
Wins
0%
Win rate
avg ~10%
70%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
2 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

The horse is trained by David O'Meara at Upper Helmsley in North Yorkshire, a yard that has sent out 101 winners already this season — a figure that underlines O'Meara's reputation for getting the most out of his runners. For a three-year-old, still learning its trade and yet to taste victory, there is every reason to think the breakthrough could come soon. Horses that rack up multiple top-3 finishes without winning often do so eventually, and Saxophonist's recent second-place finish suggests it is knocking on the door. The next few races will be telling.

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Standard (all-weather)
Unknown
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
7F – 1M
Unknown
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M3F – 1M4F
Unknown
1M6F – 2M
Unknown
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
16 Oct
2nd
Newcastle
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 12 runners
23 Sep
7th
Redcar
1m3f – 1m4f · Good · 12 runners
8 Aug
2nd
Haydock Park
1m3f – 1m4f · Good · 6 runners
23 Jul
2nd
Doncaster
1m3f – 1m4f · Good_To_Firm · 6 runners
18 Jun
5th
Ripon
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 7 runners
27 May
3rd
Hamilton Park
1m1f – 1m2f · Good_To_Firm · 3 runners
24 Apr
3rd
Doncaster
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 7 runners
21 Oct
3rd
Newcastle
7f – 1m · Standard · 5 runners
29 Aug
8th
Thirsk
7f – 1m · Good · 11 runners
26 Jul
3rd
Newcastle
7f – 1m · Standard_To_Slow · 10 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Daniel Tudhope Current jockey
0%
Win rate
0/3
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Newcastle
Galloping
3 1 second, 2 thirds 16 Oct 0%
Doncaster
Galloping
2 1 second, 1 third 23 Jul 0%
Haydock Park
Galloping
1 1 second 8 Aug 0%
Ripon
Sharp
1 1 other 18 Jun 0%
Redcar
Galloping
1 1 other 23 Sep 0%
Thirsk
Galloping
1 1 other 29 Aug 0%
Hamilton Park
Sharp
1 1 third 27 May 0%