The most recent run was a third place, three days ago, so Turty Tree is very much an active prospect right now with another race likely just around the corner. The second place came before that, meaning the form is consistent if not yet winning. For a horse with only two races under its belt, that level of reliability is actually a decent foundation to build on.
What gives real cause for encouragement is where Turty Tree calls home. Andrew Balding's yard at Kingsclere in Hampshire is operating at a remarkable level this season — 200 winners sent out, which is the kind of number that marks out one of the most productive training operations in the country. When a yard is firing at that rate, the horses coming through it are well-prepared, well-placed, and given every chance to win. Being trained by Balding right now is not a small thing. It means Turty Tree is surrounded by people who know exactly how to get a young horse ready to take that next step.
The first win feels like a matter of when rather than if.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 22 Oct | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 28 Mar | 0% |