The recent form makes for difficult reading. Looking at the last six outings — finishing ninth, fourteenth, fifth, eleventh, fifth, and seventh — there is no clear upward trend, and a fourteenth place finish suggests at least one bad day at the office. The fifth-place finishes are mildly encouraging, showing that Vault Of Heaven can occasionally put in a decent shift, but consistency has been the problem throughout. Racing thirteen times without winning is a test of patience for everyone involved.
What is particularly telling is the record at Class 6 level. These are the most accessible races in Britain — the entry point where horses are expected to be competitive — and Vault Of Heaven has managed zero wins from seven attempts there. That is the level where a horse of this profile needs to find its moment, and it has not happened yet. The team at Kevin Frost's yard in Nottinghamshire will be hoping that changes soon. Frost's operation has sent out 23 winners this season, so the ability to place horses in races they can win is clearly there. Vault Of Heaven just needs to be the one that takes advantage.
The horse raced as recently as yesterday, which at least shows it is fit and active. Sometimes a win comes out of nowhere after a long wait — form can turn quickly in racing — but right now, Vault Of Heaven is one of those horses that asks more questions than it answers.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 18 Nov | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jul | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 24 Oct | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 24 May | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 29 May | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jul | 0% |