That said, context matters. Talking In Kode races out of one of the most productive yards in the north of England right now. Trainer Edward Bethell, based in Middleham in North Yorkshire, has sent out 61 winners already this season — a remarkable tally that tells you this is a team that knows how to get horses ready to win. When a yard is firing at that rate, the horses in their care tend to be placed deliberately and patiently, and a horse without a win yet is not necessarily a horse without a future.
The recent form does at least show signs of life. That second-place finish suggests Talking In Kode can get competitive when things click, and the horse ran just yesterday, so clearly the yard — sorry, clearly the team — are keeping it busy and looking for the right opportunity. At 3 years old, there is still plenty of time for the penny to drop.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jun | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Apr | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 12 May | 0% |