The last six races have produced finishing positions of 2nd, 8th, 6th, 10th, 6th, and 6th — which means there was a glimpse of something promising in there. That runner-up finish stands out as proof that Ned Broy can be competitive when things click, even if it has been surrounded by more modest efforts on either side. At its level — Class 5, which is the entry-level tier of British racing — the horse has run three times without winning, which is not unusual for a horse still searching for its moment.
What is worth noting is the trainer, Iain Jardine, operating out of Carrutherstown in Dumfries and Galloway. His yard has sent out 57 winners already this season, which is a serious number — it tells you this is not a small-time operation making up the numbers. Jardine clearly knows how to get horses to win races. The fact that Ned Broy hasn't broken through yet is not for want of professional support. Sometimes it just takes a horse a little longer to find the right race on the right day, and with an active, in-form yard behind it, the opportunity is there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 21 Feb | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Dec | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 3 May | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 20 Mar | 0% |
| Kelso Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 2 Apr | 0% |