The recent form figures — 8, 2, 10 — tell a story of wild inconsistency. That second place is genuinely encouraging; running-up in a race means Tashi Delek was good enough on the day to beat almost everyone in the field. The 10th-place finish either side of it, though, suggests a horse that hasn't yet worked out how to produce its best when it matters. At three years old, that's not unusual — young horses can be moody, green, and erratic — but it does mean patience is required.
What works in Tashi Delek's favour is the stable behind the horse. James Fanshawe is one of Newmarket's most respected trainers, and his yard has sent out 45 winners already this season — a serious volume of success that reflects a genuinely well-run operation. Fanshawe has a long track record of developing younger horses carefully rather than rushing them, which may be exactly what Tashi Delek needs. Having that kind of experience and infrastructure behind a still-developing three-year-old is no small thing.
With a race just yesterday, Tashi Delek is clearly in active campaigning mode. The team will be hoping that the placed finish is the baseline they can build from, and that the erratic runs on either side of it fade into background noise as the horse matures. A first win remains firmly on the to-do list — but in
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 17 Sep | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |