The most compelling thread running through Steele's career so far is his partnership with Taskheer. Four wins from 32 races together might not sound dramatic on paper, but in training terms, a horse and trainer clicking consistently over that many outings is genuinely rare. It takes patience, understanding, and an ability to place a horse in the right races at the right moments. That Steele has managed it with Taskheer across such a long run suggests there is a real understanding between yard and horse that goes beyond good fortune.
One thing that stands out about Steele's record is what happens when the heavens open. On wet or muddy ground, his runners have won 1 from 6 races — a 17% win rate, which means he wins roughly 1 in every 6 races in those conditions. For context, that is nearly three times better than his overall rate this season. For a small yard still finding its feet, having a clear edge in a specific set of conditions is genuinely useful. It suggests Steele knows exactly which horses suit soft ground and, crucially, is not afraid to wait for it.
Still only four years in, Steele is firmly in the building phase — 21 career winners is a foundation, not a ceiling. Trainers who develop sharp instincts early, whether that is a trustworthy stable horse like Taskheer or a knack for reading ground conditions, tend to be the ones whose numbers look very different five years down the line. He is one to keep an eye on.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park | 33 | 1 | 3.0% |
| Brighton | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Kempton Park | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Bath | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fontwell Park | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% |