Blue Run

The one win came at Southwell on 18 February 2026, around six weeks ago, and Blue Run has had a short break of 39 days since then — enough time to freshen up without losing momentum. The previous run, a seventh-place finish, is the only blemish, and it arrived before the Southwell victory, suggesting the horse found its feet quickly.

What adds genuine intrigue is who is doing the training. Nicky Henderson, based at Upper Lambourn in Berkshire, is one of the most decorated names in the sport, and his yard has already sent out 85 winners this season alone. That is a remarkable number — it means Henderson's team is producing a winner roughly every few days. Horses from that stable tend to be placed carefully and brought along with patience, so the fact that Blue Run is already a winner after just two races suggests the team think it has real ability worth nurturing.