The recent form makes for grim reading: 11th, 9th, 2nd, 2nd, 4th, and 10th. He showed some promise with those two second-place finishes not long ago, suggesting he can still run a competitive race, but he has not converted opportunity into success. When Theory of Tides steps up to Class 2 races — the top tier of competition — the record becomes stark: zero wins from three attempts. He belongs at a lower level, and yet he continues to chase races beyond his current reach.
Jamie Osborne's yard at Upper Lambourn has been prolific this season with 48 winners, so Theory of Tides is not without experienced guidance. The fact that he is still racing, with his most recent outing just a day ago, shows there is still faith he can find his way back to the winner's enclosure. At five years old, he is not old, but he is no longer young. The window for a horse to prove itself does not stay open forever, and for Theory of Tides it may be narrowing fast.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 19 Sep | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 10 May | 100% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 27 May | 100% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 Aug | 0% |