Ballisty
Two races in, two near-misses — that is the story of Ballisty so far. This two-year-old has yet to win but has finished second and third in both outings, which tells you something useful: this is a horse that belongs on a racecourse and is running against proper competition, not getting lapped. A debut placed finish from a young horse is often more encouraging than it sounds.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
Nawaf Sari Almutairi
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
100%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Trained by Jack Jones out of Newmarket — the heartland of British flat racing — Ballisty is part of a yard that has already sent out 33 winners this season alone. That kind of output means Jones knows how to place his horses well and get results, so the fact that Ballisty is still searching for a first win is unlikely to cause too much concern just yet. With a run just yesterday, this is clearly a horse being kept busy and in good form.
The honest truth is that 0 from 2 with two placed efforts is a perfectly respectable start for a two-year-old. These are young horses still figuring things out, and finishing in the top three twice suggests Ballisty is competitive. The first win could come soon — and when it does, that placed experience will make a lot more sense in hindsight.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
15 May
2nd
Newmarket
5f – 6½f · Good · 14 runners
1 May
3rd
Goodwood
5f – 6½f · Good · 7 runners
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 |
1 third |
1 May |
0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
15 May |
0% |