The most recent run tells a different story, though. Four days after winning at Ripon, The Resdev Roman raced again and finished seventh, then followed that with an eighth-place finish just yesterday. It is a stark contrast to the breakthrough win, and the back-to-back below-par efforts raise the question of whether the horse went to the track too soon after its success, or whether it simply caught a tougher field. These are the kinds of decisions young racehorses navigate as they learn — sometimes the confidence from a first win carries through, and sometimes a horse needs time to settle.
Trained by Michael and David Easterby at their Sheriff Hutton yard in North Yorkshire, The Resdev Roman joins a stable in excellent form. The Easterby operation has sent out 55 winners already this season, which speaks to a well-run team that knows how to get horses ready. With just three races under its belt, The Resdev Roman still has plenty of development ahead, and the yard will be looking to pick its next run carefully. The recent dip in form is nothing unusual for a two-year-old, but that first win at Ripon proved the talent is there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 1 Sep | 100% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 May | 0% |