Trained by Richard Spencer at Newmarket, Starburster benefits from being in a yard clearly firing on all cylinders this season: Spencer has already sent out 30 winners. The recent form tells a mixed story, though. After that win at Newbury seven weeks ago, the horse has been out three times, picking up a fourth place before a second place most recently, then returning to fourth just a day ago. It is the sort of dip that is common in young horses — they can run well one day and flatly another as they learn their trade and hit their physical limits. The good news is that Starburster is clearly racing regularly, which suggests the yard is confident enough to keep it in action despite the recent blip.
What stands out is that win at Newbury back in August. It proved this horse can deliver the goods when it counts, and a 33% win rate from three races is encouraging at this stage. If Starburster can rediscover that form and the consistency to back it up, there could be better days ahead.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 26 Aug | 100% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Oct | 0% |