That debut victory came on 4th April 2026 at Newton Abbot, a tight, turning track in Devon that rewards horses who are well-prepared and confident. Winning first time out is rarer than it sounds — most horses need a run or two just to figure out what racing is about. The fact that Seedling got it right immediately suggests the team at home had done their homework.
The trainer responsible is Ben Clarke, who operates out of Mosterton in Dorset. Clarke's yard has been in solid form this season, sending out 12 winners — a healthy return that tells you this isn't a lucky streak but a yard that knows how to have a horse ready on the day. Seedling is their latest addition to that tally, and with the horse having raced only yesterday, the yard will be watching closely to see where this early promise leads next.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 4 Apr | 100% |