The horse races at Class 5, which is the entry level of British racing — the place where younger, developing horses learn their trade. At that level, Whiskey Kisses has gone 0 from 4, which is a concern. You would hope a horse with genuine ability would be picking up at least one win at the lowest tier, so the fact it has not managed that yet raises honest questions about whether a win is coming soon.
R Mike Smith, based in Galston in East Ayrshire, trains the horse. The yard has sent out 25 winners this season, which suggests Smith knows how to get horses to win — the challenge now is unlocking whatever is holding Whiskey Kisses back. The horse raced just yesterday, so it is firmly in an active campaign, and there will be more opportunities ahead.
At 3 years old, there is still time. Many horses take a while to click, and the two third-place finishes at least suggest Whiskey Kisses is not out of its depth — it just needs everything to fall right on the right day. For now, it remains a horse that keeps getting close without quite getting there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 13 Jul | 0% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 1 second, 1 other | 2 Oct | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Mar | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 25 Mar | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 17 Oct | 0% |