Carolina Jetstream

What makes Carolina Jetstream interesting is not raw brilliance but consistency in the right conditions. On normal ground, the horse wins roughly 1 in every 2 races — 4 wins from 8 starts — which tells you this is a animal that prefers firm conditions and performs noticeably worse when the ground softens. Over middle distances between 1 mile 1 furlong and 1 mile 2 furlongs, it has won 2 of 5 races, suggesting those are the sweet spot for distance too. Trainer Robson De Aguiar's yard in Mullingar has been productive this season with 16 winners, and Carolina Jetstream remains part of an active operation.

Recent form has been patchy. In its last six races, the horse has managed a second place (most recent), a fourth, and little else of note — mostly mid-field finishes. That suggests the horse may have gone off the boil slightly, or that it has been asked to race in conditions or over distances less suited to its strengths. The window for getting back to Dundalk on normal ground at the right distance could be where another win lies.