The recent form figures make for interesting reading. That sequence of 9-4-4-3 shows a horse that has been gradually creeping closer to the action, with a third-place finish its best effort so far. Whether that improving trend eventually translates into a win is the question Jackie Stephen's yard at Lilliesleaf in Roxburghshire will be quietly working on. Stephen has sent out three winners already this season, so the operation clearly knows how to get a horse to the line first — Karma De Cotte just hasn't been the one to oblige yet.
The horse competes almost exclusively at Class 4 level, which sits in the middle tier of British racing — not the glamour end of the sport, but races where every yard needs reliable, competitive horses. Going 0 from 5 at that level means Karma De Cotte hasn't been misplaced in terms of ability, but it hasn't found a way to win either. At six, with a career still in progress — it raced just seven days ago — there is time yet. But a horse that hasn't won from six attempts needs something to change, whether that's conditions, a drop in the quality of opposition, or simply a day when everything clicks.
For now, Karma De Cotte is a horse that keeps showing up and keeps falling short. Patient owners and a yard that is winning races elsewhere — that combination might eventually be enough.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 21 Feb | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 22 Mar | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Dec | 0% |
| Kelso Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jan | 0% |