Valiancy

The standout achievement came in September 2025, when Valiancy won a Class 2 race at Haydock Park, one of the top contests in British racing. That victory proved this horse can run with quality opposition when the conditions suit. Yet the subsequent record tells a different story: when stepped up to Class 4 company, the horse has failed to win in three attempts, suggesting there is a ceiling to its capabilities. Where Valiancy thrives is in the races just below that level, and in the hands of trainer W J Haggas at Newmarket, it has learned to deliver.

Looking at recent form, Valiancy has picked up two wins in its last six races, including a successful outing at Hamilton Park in May 2026—three months ago. The most recent run, just a day ago, produced a ninth-place finish, suggesting the horse is being campaigned regularly and remains very much in active work. With a trainer sending out 170 winners this season, Valiancy is part of a high-performing yard that knows how to get the best from its stock. For a horse that wins roughly once every three times out and has already proved capable at Group race level, Valiancy represents the kind of honest, consistent performer that keeps racing interesting—not flashy enough for the headlines, but reliable enough to back when placed in the right race.