Trained by John Berry at Newmarket — one of British racing's great centres of excellence — Suitcase Smith has been competing at Class 5, which is the entry level of the sport, the tier where horses are given every chance to get off the mark. Three races at that level, zero wins. That matters, because if a horse can't find its way into the winners' enclosure at the easiest level available, it raises genuine questions about what level it can eventually compete at.
The yard itself is in decent form, having sent out 13 winners this season, so this isn't a case of a struggling operation. Suitcase Smith simply hasn't clicked yet. Raced just yesterday, the horse remains active, and the yard clearly haven't given up. At four years old there is still time to turn things around — but the clock is ticking, and the record so far makes for hard reading.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 28 May | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 28 Sep | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 7 Apr | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Sep | 0% |