Albeyours

What stands out most is the timing of the most recent victory at Carlisle two months ago. That win interrupts what has otherwise been a patchy run of form: in the last six races, Albeyours finished fifth, seventh, first, third, fifth, and second. The second-place finish came just yesterday, suggesting the horse remains active and competitive enough to threaten winners despite the inconsistency. It is the kind of record you see in a horse that has a race in it but lacks the consistency to string together a winning streak. Trainer Steph Hollinshead, based at Upper Longdon in Staffordshire, has managed eight winners across the season, so the yard is ticking over steadily, if without making headlines.

For a five-year-old still capable of placing regularly and winning at its natural level, Albeyours appears to be a horse that will keep its the yard entertained with the occasional success while remaining a reliable mid-field proposition. The second place yesterday keeps it warm, and there will be opportunities to add to that tally at Class 6 if the ground and race choice suit.