That win came at Southwell on 13 March 2026, and it remains her only victory so far. One win from four races is a 25% win rate — roughly one in every four — which is a solid return for a young horse still learning the game. Her recent form reads 7-1-3-5, which tells an interesting story: a disappointing seventh most recently, but before that a win and two placed runs. She has raced as recently as yesterday, so whatever happened in that last run, the team clearly still have plans for her.
Behind the scenes, La Belle Forest is trained by K R Burke at Coverham in North Yorkshire, one of the most productive yards in the country right now. Burke's operation has sent out 140 winners already this season — that is not a yard quietly ticking along, that is a stable firing on all cylinders. Horses trained there tend to be placed carefully and prepared well, so when one of Burke's runners goes to the track, it is usually for a reason.
At three years old, La Belle Forest is still at the very beginning of what could be a long career. The fact she has already won, and that the yard has kept her active and racing, suggests they like what they see. The next few months will tell a lot about how far she can go.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 9 Apr | 50% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Oct | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 8 Nov | 0% |