What's worth noting is that Sun Art performs noticeably better over longer distances. On ground suited to 1m6f to 2m, the horse has won 1 of 4 races — a 25% win rate, which is genuinely strong for a horse of this caliber. When stretched out, there's something there. In the shorter races, Sun Art drops to just 1 win from 7 attempts at Class 4 level, confirming that this horse finds the extra yardage makes the difference between competitive and also-ran.
Jonathan Burke, his regular jockey, has partnered Sun Art seven times, winning once together — a 14% win rate between them. Recent form has been frustrating. In the last six races, the horse has managed a couple of fourth-place finishes but nothing better than a third. The most recent run was just a day ago, suggesting the yard remain patient and keen to keep looking for another opportunity. Fergal O'Brien's yard at Withington, Gloucestershire, has had an excellent season with ninety winners, so the training is solid. Sun Art may never be headline news, but a horse that can thread the needle between Class 4 fields on suitable ground and distance still has racing left in it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 19 Mar | 50% |
| Worcester Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 4 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 3 Dec | 0% |
| hereford | 1 | 1 third | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Feb | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 28 Dec | 0% |
| Taunton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 27 Nov | 0% |