The recent form tells the story. In the last six races, the horse has produced two places: a third and a fourth, separated by runs that missed the frame entirely. It was out again just a day ago, finishing ninth, which suggests the yard keeps Scottish Anthem competing regularly, always hunting for that elusive first win. That kind of persistence is common with horses that show enough ability to stay in contention but lack the speed or class to win. At Class 2 level — one of the top grades of racing — Scottish Anthem has managed zero wins from four attempts, which underlines the challenge: the horse is operating among stronger rivals than it can currently beat.
Trainer Stuart Edmunds, who runs the yard at Stewkley in Buckinghamshire, has sent out 24 winners this season, suggesting he has other horses capable of getting the job done. Whether Scottish Anthem represents a long-term project, a reliable also-ran, or a horse waiting for exactly the right race remains to be seen. For now, it is a horse defined by near-misses and the kind of form that keeps you coming back, hoping that one day the photo finish falls its way.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| meydan | 3 | 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 9 Feb | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 10 Aug | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 9 Aug | 0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Mar | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 19 Jul | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Aug | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Sep | 0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 Apr | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 8 Jul | 0% |