What is genuinely encouraging is the context. King Of Earth is trained by William Haggas at Newmarket, one of the most productive yards in British racing right now. With 175 winners sent out already this season, Haggas is not a trainer who runs horses for the fun of it — when a horse from this yard keeps getting placed, it usually means the team believes there is a win in it somewhere. You do not keep finishing second at this level by accident.
Having raced just yesterday, King Of Earth is clearly in an active campaign, and with only three races under its belt, a three-year-old like this is still very much learning its trade. Some horses take a handful of runs before everything clicks. The record of 4-2-2 across its last three races — that most recent second, followed by another second, followed by a fourth on debut — actually tells a story of steady improvement and growing consistency. This is a horse that appears to be getting better, not worse.
No wins yet, but King Of Earth is one to keep an eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 29 Mar | 0% |