That debut win came at Newcastle on 24 January 2026, and it is always worth noting when a young horse wins first time out. It suggests a level of natural ability and temperament that not every horse possesses — plenty of debutants need a race or two simply to figure out what is being asked of them. Nursia did not. The fifth-place finish that followed means the overall picture is still forming, but a 50% win rate — one win from two races — is a strong early foundation.
The horse has been off the track for 64 days since that last run, a short break that suggests the yard has been patient rather than rushing things along. That yard belongs to Kevin Ryan, based at Hambleton in North Yorkshire, and it is a serious operation — 46 winners sent out already this season, which is the kind of output that tells you horses leave that stable fit and ready to perform. When a trainer of that calibre gives a young horse a breather, it usually means they are targeting something specific rather than just filling a gap in a race card.
With only two races on the clock, Nursia is still very much an unknown quantity, but the ingredients are there: a winning start, a capable trainer in form, and a horse young enough that the best may be some way ahead.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 24 Jan | 100% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jul | 0% |