Star Suepreme

The real clue to Star Suepreme's potential lies in the distances that suit it. Over one mile one furlong to one mile two furlongs, the horse wins roughly 1 in every 4 races, with a win from four attempts. That is a much healthier win rate than the overall 14 percent (1 win from 7), and it suggests the trainer, Lemos De Souza at Newmarket, has found the right trip. Getting the distance right matters enormously in racing—a horse can look ordinary when stretched too far or asked to sprint, but suddenly click into place at the sweet spot where its natural stride and stamina work together. For a three-year-old still learning its trade and having won for the first time just four weeks ago, this kind of distance preference is valuable information. The yard has been in form too, sending out 19 winners already this season, so there is a team that knows what it is doing.