Naasma

The numbers suggest a horse that thrives on firm, fast ground and over the sort of distance that suits many reliable campaigners: between 1 mile 3 furlongs and 1 mile 4 furlongs, Naasma has won five of thirteen races, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 2 or 3 attempts. Paradoxically, on wet or muddy ground, the record is thin — just two wins from eight races. Naasma is clearly a horse that appreciates racing conditions that suit its running style, which is useful information for anyone watching it race again.

Ridden mostly by Paddy Bradley, Naasma has been competitive at Class 5 level, where it has won five of twenty-four races. It is not a flashy performer and does not light up the record book with long winning streaks — its last six races have brought nothing but an unlucky third-place finish and places further back — but it is the sort of honest, determined horse that trainers and owners value. Just recently active, Naasma is still racing regularly. For a horse that knows Windsor like few others do, the next win might simply be waiting for the ground to firm up and a trip back to the track it loves.