That said, context matters. Two-year-olds are essentially teenagers learning their trade, and three races is a very small sample. Horses this age can improve dramatically over a short period, and the fact that Waiting For Archie raced just yesterday suggests the team are keeping busy and believing there is something worth working with.
The stable behind the horse is worth noting. Richard and Peter Fahey operate out of Musley Bank in North Yorkshire and have sent out 23 winners already this season — that is a yard in form, not one throwing horses at the wall and hoping something sticks. When a yard like that keeps running a horse, it usually means they see potential that the racecourse results haven't yet captured on paper.
Waiting For Archie has not shown it yet. But in a yard sending out winners at a consistent clip, the hope will be that a win is closer than the current record suggests.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 May | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |