What is more encouraging is what Boston Dan has shown in Class 4 races, the type of competitive but not top-tier contests that suit many horses of his level. In that grade, he has won 1 from 4—a 25% return that hints at genuine ability when conditions align. His partnership with jockey Oisin Orr has produced mixed results: one win from eight races together, which is above his overall average but hardly a consistent pairing. He runs for trainer Tim Easterby, whose Great Habton yard in North Yorkshire has been prolific this season with 128 winners, so he is in a busy, productive stable.
Recent form paints a picture of inconsistency. In his last six races, Boston Dan has finished 15th, 7th, 4th, 10th, 12th, and 10th—evidence of a horse searching for rhythm rather than building toward something. He raced just yesterday, so the yard are keeping him active and racing, which suggests they have not given up on finding another winning opportunity. At three years old, there is time for things to click, but the dry spell since that September victory is now stretching toward a full year.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
6 | 2 seconds, 4 other | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
2 | 2 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 3 Aug | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 3 Sep | 100% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 26 Jun | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Sep | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Apr | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Aug | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Oct | 0% |