The standout story so far is his partnership with Politely, who has won 1 of their 3 races together. That might not sound dramatic on paper, but in a sport where chemistry between trainer and horse can take seasons to develop, landing a third of those races together is an encouraging sign that Meade reads this particular horse well.
Where Meade really catches the eye is on fast, dry ground. Three wins from 9 races in those conditions works out at 33% — winning roughly 1 in every 3 — which is genuinely impressive. For context, most successful trainers at the top of the sport are doing well to hit 1 in 5 overall, so a 1-in-3 record on dry ground tells you something meaningful: either Meade is selecting the right races on those days, or his horses are trained to peak when the ground is quick and forgiving. Possibly both.
Four years in, five winners this season already, and a clear preference for dry conditions — Meade is a trainer worth watching as his operation grows.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Salisbury | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Leicester | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandown Park | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Haydock Park | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Goodwood | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Lingfield Park | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Kempton Park | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% |