Coconut Man

His form reads 1-2-8 working back from his debut, which tells an interesting story. He won first, placed second next time out, and then finished eighth on his most recent run. That dip is worth watching, but one below-par run doesn't undo the promise shown earlier, and the fact he's been kept active suggests his trainer sees plenty still to come.

That trainer is Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore, based at Milnathort in Perth and Kinross — one of the most respected yards in Scottish racing. With 49 winners already on the board this season, this is a stable that knows how to place a horse and pick its moments. When they send one out, it tends to have a chance.