Stoneacre Donny

The real story here is consistency without dominance. From his last six races, Stoneacre Donny has finished in the money (first, second, or third) four times, which suggests a horse that is reliably competitive but still hunting for the big breakthrough. He wins roughly 1 in every 5 to 6 races he enters—not a world-beater, but solid and improving. His first win came at Thirsk in September 2025, and the gap between that and his York victory suggests Tim Easterby's yard has been patient in getting him right.

The numbers point to specific strengths worth watching. Over distances between seven furlongs and a mile, Stoneacre Donny wins 1 in every 3 races he runs—that is a genuine sweet spot. When pitched into Class 4 company (the kind of race that sits just below the sport's elite), he has the same one-in-three record. That is where he belongs: a horse that finds his level, performs reliably at it, and occasionally breaks through to win. At 3 years old and still active, there is time for him to develop further. Easterby's yard has sent out 128 winners this season alone, so the horse is in the hands of someone who knows how to build a career. Stoneacre Donny looks like a horse worth following.