The standout moment of Guest's career so far came on 3 August 2024, when the yard won the Newmarket (July) at Newmarket — a Class 1 race, meaning one of the very best races in Britain. For a trainer four years into the job, landing a top-level prize at Newmarket, one of the most prestigious venues in British racing, is a serious statement. It signals that Guest isn't just filling out the lower end of the sport — the yard can compete when it counts.
One intriguing subplot is the partnership with Inlet, a horse Guest has sent out 13 times without yet getting a win. Thirteen races together and nothing to show for it is a long run of near-misses, and it raises a natural question: is this a combination that simply hasn't clicked, or a horse that keeps running Guest's yard close without quite delivering? Either way, it's the kind of ongoing storyline that makes following a yard genuinely interesting — the win, if it comes, will feel earned.
Four years in, one top-level winner on the board, and a win rate climbing season on season. Guest is a trainer worth keeping an eye on.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| chelmsford | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Lingfield Park | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Windsor | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Nottingham | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Wolverhampton | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Haydock Park | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Sandown Park | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Great Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Bath | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% |