Way of Stars

The horse last won at Taunton back in March, over seven months ago, and recent form has been patchy. In the last six runs, Way of Stars has finished second twice but also recorded a couple of disappointing finishes outside the placings. Yet the horse remains active—it raced just yesterday—and there are encouraging signs. Jack Tudor, the jockey who partners Way of Stars most often, has a strong record with the horse, winning 2 of their 6 races together, a 33% win rate that suggests good understanding between rider and horse.

Way of Stars performs best over longer distances, winning 2 of 6 races at 2 miles or further, and clearly thrives on normal ground conditions, winning 2 of 7 races on such surfaces. Trainer David Pipe, based at Nicholashayne in Somerset, runs a prolific yard that has sent out 37 winners this season, and the horse typically competes at Class 4 level, where it has won 2 of 7 races. The prize money and class level suggest a reliable middle-distance performer without elite aspirations, but for the yard seeking a race at Taunton over a decent trip, Way of Stars offers genuine value based on its track record there.