The win came at Newmarket just this week, on 1st May 2026, which is particularly appropriate given that Earth Shot is trained at the same iconic Suffolk town by William Haggas. Racing on home turf clearly suited, and winning at Newmarket is no small thing — it is one of the most prestigious and testing venues in British racing, a flat, wide track where horses with real quality tend to find each other out quickly.
The trainer behind Earth Shot is one of the most formidable in the business. William Haggas has sent out 170 winners already this season — a number that speaks for itself. That is not a yard dabbling at the edges; that is a serious operation firing on all cylinders. When a horse comes out of Haggas's stable and wins first time up, it tends to mean something, because horses from that team are usually well prepared before they run.
With only two races to go on, it is early days, but Earth Shot has done everything right so far. The next few months will reveal a great deal about just how high the ceiling might be.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 1 May | 100% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 25 Oct | 0% |