The recent form makes for interesting reading. A third-place finish last time out is the most encouraging result in a while, following a string of mid-field efforts — tenth, ninth, and fifth in three of its earlier runs. That third place just one day ago suggests Wings On Wheels may be finding something approaching its best form at just the right time, which at least gives the yard — sorry, gives the team something to work with heading into its next outing.
That team is Ian Williams, based in Portway, Worcestershire, and it is worth knowing a little about who is behind this horse. Williams has sent out 96 winners this season alone, which is a serious number — it means his yard is operating at a high level and knows how to get horses ready to perform. Having a horse like Wings On Wheels in a yard that productive is no small thing; it means the training is unlikely to be the problem. When a well-resourced, high-performing operation hasn't been able to unlock a win from a horse in six attempts, it usually points to the horse needing very specific conditions to shine — the right race, the right day, the right moment.
Wings On Wheels remains a horse in search of its breakthrough. At seven years old, time is not exactly on its side, but that third-place finish yesterday is at least a flicker of encouragement. Racing fans will know that some horses take longer than others to put it all together — and with a trainer firing on all cylinders this season, the opportunity is certainly there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 11 Mar | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Nov | 0% |
| Perth Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 14 May | 0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 17 Dec | 0% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 13 Nov | 0% |