The recent form figures of 8-10-3-4-10-4 are a mixed picture. The third-place finish stands out as a genuine bright spot, a moment where Semele showed she can get close when things fall right. But the two tenth-place finishes either side of it are a reminder that consistency has been the missing ingredient. For context, a horse who finishes tenth is typically well beaten — not disgraced, but not threatening the front either. That swing between a near-miss and a distant finish is exactly what makes Semele a puzzle worth watching.
She raced just yesterday, so she is very much in active training and her the yard are clearly keeping her busy. That, in itself, can be a positive sign — horses who are fit, sharp, and racing regularly are often building towards something. Whether Semele is close to turning a corner is hard to say, but the yard sending her out this frequently suggests they haven't given up on finding the right opportunity.
That yard is trained by Lucy Wadham out of Newmarket, one of the most famous racing towns in the world. Wadham has sent out 18 winners already this season, which shows this is an operation that knows how to get horses ready to win. The question is whether Semele can become winner number 19.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 10 Jun | 0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jan | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Dec | 0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Nov | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 May | 0% |