The telling detail is what happens when the trip suits him. Over one mile one furlong to one mile two furlongs, he has won 1 of his 4 races—a 25 percent win rate that stands out sharply against his overall numbers. That win came at Sandown Park on 28 May, and it remains his only victory to date. Three months have passed since, and his recent form has been frustratingly inconsistent: second, ninth, second, first (that was Sandown), second, second. The ninth-place finish is a puzzle, but the two placings before and after his win suggest he's a horse that can get into a race and stay there, even when he doesn't win.
Trained by Richard Hannon at Herridge in Wiltshire, Law Court runs for a yard in excellent form—Hannon has sent out 118 winners already this season, which is the kind of firepower that suggests the trainer knows what he's doing. That matters for a horse like this, one that seems to have a particular distance in mind and needs the right opportunities to show what he can do. Last raced just a day ago, Law Court remains active, and at three years old he has time ahead of him to develop and find more wins. Whether he can narrow the gap between his promising moments and a stronger winning record remains to be seen, but the evidence suggests it's not beyond him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 13 Jun | 50% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 30 Jul | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 17 Apr | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 13 Aug | 0% |