A record of three wins from four starts says Battle Hymn has his share of talent, but it’s his off-the-track antics that have forced Bjorn Baker to send him back to school.

In the lead-up to his first-up win a month ago, the gelding did some of his preparation at the Hawkesbury property of Baker’s racing manager Luke Hilton and his partner, jockey Rachel King.

It’s been a similar story heading into the Hellbent @ Yarraman Park Handicap (1000m) at Warwick Farm today.

“He’s a funny one, we’ve spent a bit of time re-educating him,” Hilton said. “He’s got a few quirks. He’s spent some time out here with Rach doing a bit of schooling and equestrian stuff.

“His racing isn’t the problem. He puts his best foot forward on the racetrack but at home he can be a little challenging.”

King has the

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