The overall record reads one win and three places from eight races, which works out at winning roughly 1 in every 8 races (12%). That is a modest return on paper, but the three placed finishes tell you this is a horse that has been competitive without quite getting the job done — until now. The recent run of form makes for interesting reading: seventh, then a blank, then ninth, then sixth, then a third, and finally a win. That is a horse that has been gradually working its way back up the order, and the timing of the breakthrough suggests something may have clicked.
What is also worth noting is that Warfleet has typically raced at Class 5, the lower end of the sport's ladder, without winning at that level across three attempts before this victory. Newton Abbot has now provided the happy ending. Whether the yard looks to build on this and test Warfleet at a slightly higher level, or simply finds more opportunities over a track that clearly suits, will be the interesting question to follow.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 1 third, 1 other | 23 Jun | 33.3% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 5 Dec | 0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Jun | 0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 | 1 other | 6 Mar | 0% |
| Taunton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 Apr | 0% |