The win came at Great Yarmouth back in April, and while that might not be the most glamorous venue in British racing, winning is winning, and Del Maro has done precious little wrong on either side of it. The recent form reads 4-1-3-2-3-2 — always competitive, never far away, and clearly a horse that turns up ready to run.
Behind Del Maro is one of the most powerful yards in the country. Charlie Appleby, based at Newmarket, has sent out 121 winners already this season — a staggering number that speaks to a well-oiled operation with serious horses in its care. When a trainer of that calibre keeps a horse in work and racing regularly, it usually means they see something worth nurturing. Del Maro raced just one day ago, which tells you the team are happy with how the horse is thriving right now.
With a win rate of roughly 1 in every 6 races and a habit of placing in the rest, the interesting question is where Del Maro goes from here. The building blocks are all there — youth, consistency, and a top trainer. The next few months should tell us whether this is a horse with a bigger occasion waiting for it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
3 | 2 seconds, 1 third | 11 Oct | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 11 Apr | 100% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 6 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 13 Sep | 0% |