Northern Champion

Both wins have come at Meydan, the famous Dubai track, and they arrived quickly — the first on 2nd January 2026, then again on 6th February. Winning twice at the same venue in the space of five weeks suggests Northern Champion has taken to the place well, whether that's the surface, the layout, or simply the level of competition. It's not a fluke if it keeps happening.

Behind the horse is trainer Ed Walker, who operates out of Upper Lambourn in Berkshire — one of the heartlands of British racing. Walker's yard has sent out 76 winners already this season, which speaks to an operation firing on all cylinders. This is a stable that knows what it's doing with a promising young horse.

Northern Champion hasn't raced for 51 days, which is a short break rather than a long absence — enough time to freshen up without losing fitness. With two wins from its last three races and a trainer in fine form, the question now is simply how high this horse can go.