Bondi

What matters for Bondi going forward is what the data reveals about where he actually belongs. He thrives on fast, dry ground, winning 2 of 5 races (40%) when conditions are firm underfoot — nearly double his overall win rate. Distance-wise, he performs best at races between 1 mile 3 furlongs and 1 mile 4 furlongs, where he has won 1 of 3 outings. At Class 5 level, where he typically competes, he has won 1 from 5 races. The picture that emerges is of a horse who needs specific conditions to shine — fast ground, a trip in that mile-and-a-quarter to mile-and-a-half range, and the kind of competitive level where he can be competitive. When those boxes tick, he can get his head in front. When they don't, he finds it harder.

Trainer Declan Carroll, who runs his stable from Malton in North Yorkshire, has kept Bondi active and competitive. The yard has sent out 24 winners this season, showing it is a functioning operation with winners coming through. Just last week, Bondi ran again, which underlines that he is a genuine racehorse being kept busy and aimed at opportunities. For a horse like this, consistency of purpose matters as much as raw ability. If Carroll can find the right races — firm ground, the right distance, the right level — Bondi looks like he will keep winning.