What gives the story some optimism is the yard behind the horse. Tim Easterby operates out of Great Habton in North Yorkshire and has sent out 138 winners already this season — that is the output of a serious, well-organised stable that knows how to get horses ready to win. When a yard is firing at that volume, there is real expertise behind every runner, and horses in that environment often improve as the season develops and their trainer finds the right opportunity for them.
For now, Forest Phoenix remains a project. No wins, no places, but also only three races into what could be a much longer story. Plenty of horses take time to click, and with Easterby's track record this season, it would be premature to write this one off.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Apr | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Apr | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |