Bird Of War

That sole victory came at Newcastle in November 2025, and it arrived at what looks like the right trip. Over distances between a mile and one furlong and a mile and two furlongs, Bird Of War has won 1 from 3 races — a 33% win rate, or 1 in every 3 races at that range. That is a significant difference from its overall record, and it suggests the horse simply needs that extra bit of ground to show its best. Plenty of horses take time to work out what suits them, and Bird Of War appears to be getting there.

Behind the horse is Charles Hills, one of the more reliable trainers operating out of Lambourn in Berkshire. Hills's yard has sent out 31 winners already this season, which is the kind of output that reflects a well-organised operation firing on most of its cylinders. Having a trainer of that calibre in your corner matters, particularly for a three-year-old still building experience. Bird Of War raced just one day ago, which means it is right in the thick of its campaign — and with its best form coming at a trip the yard can plan around, there is every reason to think the November win at Newcastle will not be the last.