The past two months have been remarkable. Symbol Of Honour won a top-level race at Newbury on 17 May 2025, then backed that up with another Class 1 win at Haydock Park just a week later. To win at the highest level in British racing once takes talent; to do it twice in eight days takes something more. These are the biggest races the sport has to offer, and the horse handled them like they were routine.
Behind the scenes, this is a Newmarket operation at full throttle. Trainer Charlie Appleby has sent out 121 winners already this season — a number that speaks to a yard operating at an exceptional level. When a horse like Symbol Of Honour comes through that system and reaches the top of the sport, it is not entirely a surprise, but it is still an achievement worth appreciating. Jockey William Buick has been the regular partner throughout, and together they have won 4 of their 9 races — nearly half their outings together have ended in the winner's enclosure.
Symbol Of Honour has also shown an affinity for Meydan, the famous track in Dubai, winning twice from four visits there. That combination of a Dubai record and a preference for fast ground suggests a horse that genuinely thrives in warm, dry conditions — wherever in the world they happen to be found. With a recent win on record and clearly in the form of its life, this is a horse worth keeping a very close eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| meydan | 4 | 2 wins, 2 other | 28 Feb | 50% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 12 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 18 Jul | 100% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 24 May | 100% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 16 May | 100% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jun | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Jun | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 13 Sep | 0% |