George Boughey's Newmarket yard is one of the busier operations in British racing, having already sent out 99 winners this season, and Asuka sits firmly among his team's most reliable performers. The horse broke through first at Newmarket in August 2024 and has been building a solid record ever since. What matters most is that recent form: a win three weeks ago tells you the horse is in form now, not dredging up distant memories of past success. That last run, just a day ago, means Asuka has either come back with another win or is being lined up for something specific very soon.
A 60 per cent win rate at this level is genuinely rare. Most horses, even good ones, win in the region of one race in four or five. Asuka is performing at a notably higher standard, which suggests it has found its level and is thriving there. It is a horse worth keeping an eye on — reliable, currently in form, and still being worked regularly by a high-volume, competent yard.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 22 Jul | 100% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 9 Aug | 100% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 1 Aug | 100% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 7 Jul | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 third | 22 Aug | 0% |