That debut third place is no embarrassment, especially when you consider the yard behind the horse. Charlie Johnston trains out of Middleham Moor in North Yorkshire, and his operation has already sent out 128 winners this season alone — that is a remarkable volume of success and a sign that horses leaving that yard tend to know what they are doing come race day. A young horse learning the ropes in that environment has plenty going for it.
One race tells you almost nothing, and that is honestly the most interesting thing about Sword Salute right now. A placing first time out suggests ability is there. Whether this horse develops into something worth following will become clearer over the coming months of the season.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 18 May | 0% |