Angel's Call

The horse tends to run over shorter distances, between 5 and 6½ furlongs, and has won 1 from 10 races at those trips — roughly 1 in every 10 outings at the right distance, which is a modest but honest return. Most recently, Angel's Call has been competing at Class 6, the entry level of British racing, and has yet to win at that level from 5 attempts. That's the kind of stat that raises questions, because Class 6 is where horses are supposed to have their best chance. Not winning there yet doesn't mean it can't happen, but it does make the task feel a little steeper each time.

Jockey Joshua Bryan partners this horse most regularly, with 1 win from their 5 races together — a win rate of 20%, which is actually the best ratio Angel's Call has shown with any rider. The horse is trained by Nikki Evans, a small yard based in Pandy in Monmouthshire, which has sent out 2 winners so far this season. It's a modest operation, and every winner counts. Angel's Call raced just six days ago and is clearly being kept busy, which suggests the team still believes there's a race to be won. Whether Wolverhampton lightning can strike twice remains to be seen.