Well Educated

The ten-year-old is trained by George Bewley out of a small yard in Colby, Cumbria, which has still managed to send out 7 winners this season — a respectable return. The partnership in the saddle is largely a family affair, with Jonathon Bewley riding in 35 of Well Educated's 44 races and accounting for all 6 of the horse's wins when they're paired together, at a rate of roughly 1 win in every 6 rides. That's a meaningful working relationship, the kind where horse and rider clearly understand each other.

The highlight of Well Educated's career came at Kelso on 26 May 2024, when it won a Class 2 race — one of the better-quality contests you'll find in Britain. That represents a step up from its usual level, and the horse delivered. First career win came back in April 2022 at Hexham, so this is a horse that has been quietly competitive for several years without ever being a star, which is a story in itself.

The honest reality right now is that Well Educated hasn't won in its last 6 races. That said, the recent form isn't embarrassing — a 4th, two 2nd places, and two more 2nd places suggests a horse still placing regularly and running with purpose. It raced just yesterday, so it's clearly fit and active. The question for anyone watching is simple: when does it find its way back to Kelso? Because that's when things tend to get interesting.