The numbers tell a clear pattern. Star Chorus wins roughly one in every three races when the ground is good and standard—conditions that suit the horse perfectly—and it is genuinely sharp over short distances, winning 3 of its 6 races at under five furlongs. When jockey Rob Hornby is in the saddle, things improve further: he has ridden the horse to 3 wins from 7 races, a 43% win rate that speaks to chemistry between rider and horse. The partnership knows how to get the best from Star Chorus, whether through timing or temperament.
Recent form has been patchy, though. Star Chorus hasn't won in its last six races—eleventh, sixth, sixth, fifth, fifteenth, then eighth—suggesting the horse is in a dip or facing slightly tougher competition. It last won at Southwell on 20 February, meaning six months have passed without another victory. Given its clear strength at that track and on normal ground, and its age of only four years, there may be another win not far away if the ground and the race type align. The yard is in good form too, with Mike Murphy having sent out 15 winners already this season, so Star Chorus remains part of a functioning operation rather than struggling alone.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
7 | 4 wins, 2 thirds, 1 other | 20 Feb | 57.1% |
| Windsor Sharp |
4 | 4 other | 10 Aug | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 22 May | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
3 | 2 thirds, 1 other | 10 Feb | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 30 Aug | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 8 Jan | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 2 Jul | 100% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Jul | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jan | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 6 Jun | 0% |