Tarriance

His breakthrough came at Beverley in May 2025, and he proved that was no fluke with a Class 2 win at York that August. That York victory was the high point of his career so far, and he hasn't managed to recapture that form since. Over his last six races, he's been in the placings three times but hasn't crossed the line first, leaving him chasing that next win for over a year now. Still, he raced just yesterday, which suggests his the yard believe there is more to come.

What stands out is his preference for normal ground conditions. On a standard racing surface, Tarriance wins roughly half his races — two victories from four attempts — which is the kind of consistency that catches a trainer's eye. Given that Balding's Kingsclere yard has sent out 202 winners this season, there's serious horsepower behind his development. When he steps up to the bigger Class 2 races, he's only had the one win from three attempts, which hints that he may well be at his best when competing against slightly less demanding opposition. For a horse now in his fifth season of racing, finding the right races and the right ground could be the key to unlocking more victories.