Varzi
Varzi is a two-year-old still finding its feet in early races, but already has one win to show for just four career outings. The horse broke through at Pontefract on 16 August, and that victory — six weeks ago now — remains its highlight so far. Since then, the form has been patchy: a second place, then a win, then two disappointing runs that suggest the horse is still learning how to perform consistently.Based on TrackLab's analysis
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
Trained by K. R. Burke at Coverham in North Yorkshire, Varzi is part of a yard that sent out 145 winners this season alone, so there is genuine horsemanship behind the operation. At this stage of a young horse's career, three placings from four races is a respectable return, even if the win rate of just 1 in every 4 races is modest. The gaps between performances suggest the horse is being given time to develop, which is sensible at this age. With racing activity continuing — Varzi was out just a day ago — Burke is clearly keeping the horse busy and looking for more winning opportunities.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Good (a little give)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
24 Sep
4th
Newmarket
7f – 1m · Good · 9 runners
11 Sep
5th
Doncaster
7f – 1m · Good · 9 runners
16 Aug
🏆 Won
Pontefract
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 5 runners
13 May
2nd
York
5f – 6½f · Good · 6 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 |
1 win |
16 Aug |
100% |
| York Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
13 May |
0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
11 Sep |
0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
24 Sep |
0% |