That said, Ashnak is very much a horse in motion. Having raced just yesterday, this is an active campaign, and the recent form — finishing fourth, then third, then eighth — at least shows some consistency at the better end before that latest backward step. Whether that eighth-place finish is a blip or a sign of something to address, trainer David O'Meara will know better than anyone.
O'Meara is worth knowing about. Operating out of Upper Helmsley in North Yorkshire, his yard has already sent out 107 winners this season — a serious number that marks him out as one of the more productive stables in the north of England. Horses in his care tend to be placed with care and purpose, so it is reasonable to expect Ashnak will keep appearing until the yard find a spot where the horse can get its head in front. The talent in the yard is not in question. Whether Ashnak can take advantage of it remains to be seen.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 25 Apr | 0% |