Amina

The timing of her breakthrough is encouraging. Coming just yesterday, Amina's win comes hot on the heels of three placed efforts in her previous four races. That kind of consistency — finishing in the money more often than not — is the hallmark of a horse working towards something, and sometimes that something finally arrives. Her win rate of just over one in six races reflects a horse that does not dominate her level, but the pattern of placed finishes mixed with that first victory suggests there is genuine ability here. McConnell's yard, which has already sent out 36 winners this season, clearly knows what it is doing with the mare. Amina may not be a headline maker, but for her the yard and those who have backed her patiently, this week has brought the reward that was always the goal.