His two wins came within three weeks of each other in August. The first was at Ayr on August 8th, and the second followed quickly at Beverley on August 29th—good fortune struck twice, but that momentum appears to have stalled since. Four weeks have passed without another victory, though he has raced recently and kept himself competitive. In his three attempts at Class 4 level—one of the higher tiers in British racing—he has not won yet, suggesting he may have found his ceiling. He tends to perform better in easier company, which is telling for a horse trying to make a mark.
Trained by Richard and Peter Fahey at Musley Bank in North Yorkshire, Supreme Clarets runs from a yard in excellent form this season with 23 winners to their name already. That suggests decent horsemanship and plenty of opportunities, yet the horse has not been able to convert those chances into a breakout season. He raced just a day ago, meaning he is an active contender, but his inconsistency—the way he can run well one week and flatly the next—is the puzzle at his heart. He is a horse with ability and the temperament to win, but not yet the reliability to trust.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 22 Jun | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 22 Sep | 50% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 8 Aug | 100% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 12 Aug | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 May | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 9 Jul | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Oct | 0% |