Camelot Queen

Her most recent run came just yesterday, so she is very much an active, ongoing project. That latest effort was a sixth-place finish, which followed a third in the race before — a slight step backwards, though it's worth remembering that in racing, form can shift quickly at this stage of a young horse's career.

What works in her favour is who she runs for. Trainer A P O'Brien is one of the most respected names in the sport, operating out of Cashel in County Tipperary, and his yard has sent out 144 winners already this season alone — a remarkable number that speaks to the sheer scale and quality of the operation. When a trainer is firing out winners at that rate, it means they have the experience and resources to develop a horse patiently. For Camelot Queen, being part of that setup is no small thing. Plenty of horses trained there have taken time to click before going on to better things, and a yard producing that volume of winners is well placed to find the right race to bring the best out of her.