The sweet spot for Thanos is races of around a mile and a quarter to a mile and a half. Over that distance, he has won 2 of his 4 races—a 50% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall numbers. His first win came at Lingfield Park in May, and he struck again most recently at Chepstow on 31 August, giving him a winner from just over a month ago. That recent victory suggests he is in form now.
Trained by Harry Charlton at Beckhampton in Wiltshire, Thanos runs for a yard that has sent out 38 winners already this season—a sign of a well-run operation. One note: when stepped up to Class 4 races, the top-tier company at those distances, Thanos has failed to win from three attempts. This suggests he may be approaching the ceiling of his capabilities, or that those races are simply not the right fit. At lower levels, though, he has proven he can deliver.
With a race just yesterday, Thanos is actively campaigned and clearly ready to run again soon. For a three-year-old still learning his trade, a win rate approaching one in four and back-to-back form over his preferred distances makes him worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 31 Aug | 100% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 13 Aug | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 19 May | 100% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 25 Apr | 0% |