Zoustar Dreams

What stands out is the horse's clear preference for fast, dry ground. On those conditions, it has won 2 of 5 races — a 40 per cent win rate that is substantially better than its overall record of 3 wins from 17 attempts (roughly 1 in every 6 races). This is the kind of insight that shapes a horse's racing calendar: Ed Dunlop's Newmarket yard will be watching the ground closely before entering Zoustar Dreams in future. The problem, however, is that this year the horse has struggled in higher-class races, failing to win in three attempts at that level, which suggests there may be a ceiling to what it can achieve. Still, at three years old, there is time for Zoustar Dreams to learn and develop. What it needs now is a return to the conditions and class level where it has already won.