The interesting part is Nottingham. At that track, Soames Forsyte becomes a different proposition entirely, winning 2 of his last 3 races there. That kind of course form — a place where a horse suddenly looks capable and confident — is exactly what keeps a seven-year-old in training. His most recent win came nine months ago at Southwell on 17 January 2026, and since then he has worked through six races without finding the winner's circle, though he did finish 3rd most recently. He raced just yesterday, so the yard are still hunting for that next win.
Tom Eaves has ridden him 19 times and won twice, matching the horse's overall win rate almost exactly. Michael Herrington's Willoughton yard sent out 33 winners this season, so there is solid form and consistency behind the operation. Soames Forsyte may never be a star, but he remains a game competitor who has earned his keep over nearly three years of racing.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
29 | 4 wins, 2 seconds, 6 thirds, 17 other | 17 Oct | 13.8% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
7 | 1 win, 1 second, 5 other | 2 Jan | 14.3% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 other | 2 Oct | 66.7% |
| Beverley Undulating |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 24 Aug | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 28 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 15 Jun | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Nov | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Aug | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Aug | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 Oct | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 12 May | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Apr | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 10 Oct | 0% |