That win came at Fontwell Park on 27 March 2026, and it matters more than just as a first tick in the box. Fontwell is a quirky, figure-of-eight track that not every horse takes to — it requires balance, adaptability, and a certain willingness to trust the ground beneath you on some tight bends. Last Round handled it well enough to win, and that kind of course form is worth remembering. The fact that it raced again just one day ago tells you the team are keeping it busy and confident in how the horse is holding up.
Behind Last Round sits the operation of trainer Ben Pauling, based at Naunton in Gloucestershire. Pauling's yard has sent out 89 winners already this season — that is a serious number, and it reflects a stable that knows how to place horses well and keep them improving. When a trainer is firing in winners at that rate, it means the horses in their care tend to land in races they can genuinely win, rather than being thrown in at the deep end. Last Round landing its first victory fits that pattern neatly.
Still only five, with form reading fourth, third, first, and a run just yesterday, this is a horse whose story is very much still being written. The early signs are encouraging.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 | 1 win | 27 Mar | 100% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jan | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 7 Feb | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Apr | 0% |