Amiata

The partnership with jockey Colin Keane has been particularly productive. In 9 races together, they have won 3 times, a win rate of just under one in three — noticeably better than Amiata's overall record. It speaks to how much the right rider can unlock from a horse's ability. Amiata first broke through with a win at Navan on 28 August last year, and has since established itself as a genuine course specialist there, winning 2 of its 3 races at the track. That most recent victory, this week, suggests the horse is peaking.

Trained by G M Lyons at Dunsany in Co Meath, Amiata operates from a yard that has already sent out 43 winners this season — a sign of real strength and consistency in the operation. Still active and racing regularly, Amiata remains a horse with potential to add to its tally. The combination of recent form, the Navan advantage, and the proven understanding with Keane in the saddle makes it one to keep tabs on.