Solar Major made a perfect start to its racing career this week, winning on debut at Southwell on 17 September. The two-year-old, trained by
Roger Teal at his Lambourn yard, came home in front and has not yet faced defeat in a race. With just the one outing under its belt, it is impossible to judge how good this horse might become — but a maiden win is always worth noting, especially for a yard like Teal's that has already sent out 22 winners this season. The fact that Solar Major won first time out suggests the trainers thought it was ready, and the horse delivered. Whether this proves to be the start of something promising or simply a promising start remains to be seen.