That said, the direction of travel is worth noting. The two most recent outings both ended in fourth place, and before that came the sole placing — a third. Compare that to the ninth, tenth, and nineteenth that came earlier in the sequence, and there is at least a case that Poetic Grace is running better now than it was. It hasn't won in six races, but it has quietly stopped finishing near the back of the field.
The horse is trained by Conrad Allen at Newmarket, one of the most famous training centres in the world and home to dozens of yards. Allen's operation has sent out 13 winners so far this season, which shows the yard knows how to get horses ready to win. Poetic Grace raced just yesterday, so the team is clearly keeping it busy and looking for the right opportunity. At three years old, there is still time for things to click.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 May | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Apr | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Oct | 0% |