Big Cigar

That kind of debut tells you something. Young horses are unpredictable at their first run; they can be spooked by the crowd, slow out of the stalls, or simply not ready. Big Cigar did none of that. Whether that translates into a serious career remains to be seen, but you could not ask for a cleaner start.

Behind the horse is the yard of Richard and Peter Fahey, operating out of Musley Bank in North Yorkshire. With nine winners already on the board this season, the stable is clearly in good form, and Big Cigar is the latest to add to that tally. It is early days, but there is plenty here to keep an eye on.