All three of its races have come at Class 5 level, which is the entry-level tier of British racing — the kind of races where horses are learning their trade rather than chasing glory. Wave Power hasn't won one yet, but it's worth noting it has at least placed once, which means it hasn't been an also-ran every time out. There's something to work with here, even if wins have been elusive.
What makes this moment interesting is the gap since its last race — roughly five months. That's a significant absence for any horse, especially a young one, and it means Wave Power is returning to the track a little unknown. A lot can change over a winter with a two-year-old. Trainer Liam Bailey, based in Middleham in North Yorkshire, has sent out 19 winners this season, which shows the yard is in decent form and knows how to get horses ready to run well. The question is whether this particular horse comes back sharper or rustier than when it left.
Wave Power hasn't done anything yet to suggest it's destined for the big occasions — but it's two years old, it's still learning, and it's trained somewhere that clearly knows what it's doing. Sometimes that's exactly enough reason to watch closely.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 1 Aug | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 21 Sep | 0% |