Carismatic Soldier

That sole career win came at Chepstow in January 2025, and Murphy has long believed there's a bigger horse in here. Back in October 2024, he flagged Carismatic Soldier as one to follow over time — a horse he expected to grow into a staying chaser, the long-distance jumping game where stamina counts more than sharp speed. At seven, he is still relatively young for that type, so the clock hasn't run out on that vision.

At his typical level — the fourth tier of British racing — he wins roughly 1 in every 5 races, or more precisely, 1 from 5 at that grade. That's a respectable return for a horse still learning his trade, even if the overall career record of 1 win from 9 races (11%, or about 1 in 9) reflects how hard it is to break through at any level consistently. He raced just one day ago, so he is clearly fit and in active work, which matters when assessing his current state.

What keeps this profile interesting is the context Murphy provides. A yard that has sent out 146 winners this season doesn't waste time on horses without a future. If Murphy still sees Carismatic Soldier as a chaser in the making, the current flat patches over hurdles may simply be part of a longer journey — a horse being educated rather than one in decline.