Trained by Simon and Ed Crisford out of their Newmarket yard, Tawakal arrives from one of the busiest operations in Britain right now — 78 winners sent out this season alone, which speaks to a team with both the numbers and the know-how to place a young horse well. Debut winners are always worth paying attention to, because getting a horse ready to win first time out takes real preparation and confidence from the trainer. It is not something yards do by accident.
What happens next is the real story. One race tells you very little about how good a horse actually is, and two-year-olds in particular can improve dramatically as the season goes on. But Tawakal has at least passed the first test, and with a yard firing like this one currently is, it would be no surprise to see this horse turn up again soon and start answering some bigger questions.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 17 Jul | 100% |