The recent form figures tell the story plainly: 4-6-6-8-6-8. That sequence shows a horse that has never threatened the front of the field, and the 8s in particular suggest races where Favourite Friend has been well beaten. It raced just one day ago, so this is very much a horse in the thick of its season, still searching for any kind of breakthrough.
What keeps the profile interesting is who has the horse in their care. Sir Mark Prescott Bt, training out of Newmarket in Suffolk, is one of the most respected and quietly brilliant operators in British racing. His yard has sent out 47 winners already this season — that is not a trainer who struggles to get horses ready to perform. When a Prescott-trained horse keeps running without reward, it tends to mean the right opportunity simply hasn't arrived yet. He is famously patient and meticulous, and horses from his stable often improve sharply once conditions fall in their favour. Favourite Friend may still be a work in progress, but being in that yard means it is at least in the best possible hands to find out what it is capable of.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jul | 0% |
| chelmsford | 1 | 1 other | 7 Aug | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 13 May | 0% |