Eddaari

The highlight so far came at Newcastle on 13 April, where Eddaari broke through for that first win. Since then, the form has been mixed — a runner-up finish and a third suggesting the talent is there, though the most recent run, an eighth-place finish, shows there is still some figuring out to do. Still, at three years old, with only five races under the belt, that kind of inconsistency is entirely normal. Horses this age are learning their job as much as they're running it.

Behind Eddaari is one of the most productive yards in British racing right now. Simon and Ed Crisford, based in Newmarket — the historic heart of the sport in England — have sent out 79 winners already this season, which is a serious output by any measure. A horse in that stable is being prepared by people who clearly know how to get results, which gives real reason for optimism as Eddaari continues to develop.