What gives this horse real credibility is the yard it comes from. John and Thady Gosden, based at Newmarket, are one of the most powerful training partnerships in Britain, and this season alone they have sent out 140 winners. To put that in perspective, that is not a yard that runs horses to make up the numbers — they expect results, and they tend to get them. Being part of that operation means Veritable is trained, fed, and prepared to the highest standard every single day. When the win does arrive, it will not be a surprise to anyone watching closely.
The form line of 7-2-3-11 tells an interesting story on its own. That eleventh place in one run might look ugly, but bookend it with the third and the second, and you can see a horse that has been finding its feet and is trending in the right direction. The second place last time out is the most encouraging sign — close enough to touch the winner, which for a horse still learning the game is exactly what you want to see.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 1 May | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 17 Dec | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Sep | 0% |