The recent form tells a mixed story. Over the last six races, the horse has finished fifth, then 15th, then 10th, fourth, second, and fifth again. That second-place finish stands out as the most encouraging sign of current ability, but the inconsistency is striking — a jump from fourth to 15th, then back to fourth. This is the kind of pattern you see in horses still figuring out what works, or perhaps struggling to find the right race conditions or trip. Sparkling Wine has not won in any of these six outings, which means the search for that breakthrough victory continues.
Michael Dods' yard is in good form this season, having already sent out 43 winners. That's the kind of record that speaks to sharp training and a yard firing on all cylinders. For Sparkling Wine, though, the challenge remains simple: convert one of those near-misses into a win, and the whole trajectory could shift. At three years old, there is still time to find the right race and the right moment.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Undulating |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 17 May | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 11 Jun | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jul | 0% |