What gives the situation some optimism is the yard behind the horse. Tim Easterby trains out of Great Habton in North Yorkshire, and his operation is one of the most productive in the north of England — 128 winners already this season is a serious number, the kind that tells you horses leave that yard fit, ready, and with a real chance. When a trainer is firing in winners at that rate, you tend to trust that a horse still finding its feet will eventually get there. Easterby is not a man who runs horses for the sake of it.
For now, Stolen Kisses remains a project. Three fifth-place finishes suggest a horse that is competitive enough to turn up and race but hasn't yet found whatever clicks. Whether that's a particular type of ground, a longer trip, or simply more experience is the question the team will be trying to answer. With a trainer sending out winners at this pace, the tools to find those answers are certainly there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 29 Jun | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jun | 0% |