That win came at Kempton Park on 30 April 2026, and it is worth noting because Kempton is a flat, all-weather track that tends to suit horses who travel smoothly through a race rather than those who need a battle to bring the best out of them. Whether Blackisthenewblack is one of those horses is still an open question, but the track clearly suited on the night. The recent form figures — 10, 1, 6, 6, 3, 6 — show a horse that blows hot and cold, capable of a placing one day and well beaten the next. That inconsistency is not unusual for a three-year-old still learning the job, but it does mean the yard — sorry, the team — will need to keep finding the right conditions to unlock another win.
The yard behind the horse is one of the strongest in British racing right now. Andrew Balding operates out of Kingsclere in Hampshire, and his team has sent out 202 winners already this season — a number that speaks for itself. Having that level of expertise in your corner matters enormously for a young horse that is still developing. Balding's yard is known for patient handling, and with Blackisthenewblack having raced as recently as yesterday, it is clear the team is keeping the horse busy and looking for opportunities. Whether another win comes quickly or takes time to arrive, this is a horse in exactly the right hands to find it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 30 Apr | 33.3% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 18 Nov | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 4 Dec | 0% |