The bigger picture is even more impressive. Victory Ace has won 4 of its last 10 races, which works out to a 40% win rate—roughly 2 wins for every 5 races it runs. That is a genuinely strong record. It also finished second or third in another 5 races, which means it's in the frame (finishing in the top three) more often than not. The horse clearly knows how to compete and produces results.
John Butler's yard at Newmarket has built a reputation this season with 39 winners already, and Victory Ace is proving to be one of its standout performers. The three-year-old has also developed into a course specialist at Kempton Park, winning 2 of its 3 races there. When a horse dominates a particular track that consistently, trainers pay attention—it suggests the horse has found a place where it runs naturally, and that's worth remembering.
With a winning streak going and recent form that shows it finished first, first, first, then fifth, sixth, and second before the current run, Victory Ace looks like the kind of horse that's peaking at exactly the right time. It's only just started racing seriously and is already delivering results. The pace at which it's improving, combined with how sharp it looks right now, makes this one worth watching over the coming months.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 second | 19 Aug | 66.7% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 25 Jul | 33.3% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 Apr | 50% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 6 Jun | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 Aug | 0% |