Atlantic City

That breakthrough came at Perth on 22 April 2026, and the recent form makes for genuinely encouraging reading. Going back through the last six races — second, first, second, fourth, third, tenth — you can see a horse that has come alive over recent months after one rough outing. Two seconds and a win from three consecutive runs is the kind of form that has trainers and owners paying close attention.

The distance question matters here too. Over two miles or more, Atlantic City wins 1 in every 8 races (12%) — which is noticeably better than its overall record. For a horse that has taken time to warm to the job, finding a distance that suits is often the key that unlocks everything. Long-distance races tend to reward stamina and a sensible racing brain over raw speed, and it looks like this horse has both.

Behind all of this is Olly Murphy, whose yard at Wilmcote in Warwickshire has sent out 146 winners already this season. That is a serious operation — the kind of team that knows exactly how to place a horse, bring it along patiently, and pick the right moment to strike. The fact that Atlantic City raced just one day ago and is still active suggests the team sees this as a horse in form worth keeping busy. When a trainer of Murphy's standing keeps running a horse, it usually means they like what they are seeing at home.