The problem is what has happened since. Time For Sandals has not won in its last six races, though it has placed in three of them—a second, a third, and another third—suggesting the horse remains competitive but can no longer find the finishing kick. In recent weeks the form has drifted further: an 11th, a 4th, a 3rd, a 12th, a 19th, and an 8th place tell the story of a horse going backwards. That 19th is particularly concerning and marks the steepest decline in this run.
Trainer Harry Eustace at Newmarket has a yard in good form this season, but Time For Sandals seems to be working against the trend. The bright spot is the partnership with jockey Richard Kingscote, who has ridden the horse six times and won twice—a 33% win rate that is substantially better than the horse's overall record. If anyone can get the best out of Time For Sandals again, it may be Kingscote. The horse raced just yesterday, so the yard are keeping it active, but a return to the winner's circle looks a long way off without a change of fortune.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 20 Jun | 33.3% |
| York Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 21 Aug | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
2 | 2 thirds | 31 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 2 thirds | 12 Apr | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 26 Jun | 100% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Apr | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Sep | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Sep | 0% |