Trained by Gemma Tutty at her yard in Osmotherley, North Yorkshire — a set-up that has sent out 20 winners this season alone — Simon Pierre returned to Thirsk for his second race and put the record straight. Racing over a mile, he settled better, made his run late, and got the job done. One win from three races gives him a win rate of 33%, or roughly 1 in every 3 races, which for a horse still finding his feet is a perfectly solid foundation to build on.
What makes the next chapter interesting is the step up in distance. Tutty has spoken enthusiastically about sending him to Ascot for a race over a mile and two furlongs — two furlongs further than his Thirsk win. The thinking is that a horse who tended to run too freely over shorter trips might actually be better suited when there's more ground to cover, because the extra distance naturally rewards horses who switch off and settle. If Simon Pierre has learned to relax, the step up could unlock something. Tutty sounded genuinely excited about seeing what he can do, rather than simply hoping for the best.
He has been given an opening official mark of 77, which is where the racing authorities peg him for competitive purposes — not the very top level, but a fair reflection of a horse with only three races under his belt. The key question is whether that mark gives him a live chance at Ascot, and whether a mile and two furlongs brings out the best in him. Having raced just one day ago, he is fresh and active, and this feels like the moment his season truly begins.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 10 Apr | 100% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jun | 0% |