Sure And Stedfast

The key to Sure And Stedfast's success is normal ground conditions. He has won 3 of 14 races on standard ground (a 21% win rate), which is genuinely impressive when you consider his overall figures. Put him on that kind of track and his chances improve sharply. He also runs best at the middle distance — winning 1 of 3 races between 1 mile 1 furlong and 1 mile 2 furlongs, a 33% win rate that suggests this is his sweet spot. Trainer Ewan Whillans, based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, has found a home for him in Class 5 company, where the horse has won 2 of 9 races (22%).

Recent form shows a horse still capable: he was second just a day ago, fifth before that, then a third place. It is the form of a horse mixing with stronger rivals and not disgracing himself. His last win came at Musselburgh on 7 August 2026, eight weeks ago, which suggests he can return to the winner's circle. Rowan Scott rides him regularly and has piloted him to one win from seven races together (14%). Whillans' yard has been productive this season with 28 winners, so Sure And Stedfast is part of an operation that knows how to place its horses correctly.