Enceladus

What stands out most is Enceladus's absolute dominance at the 1m3f to 1m4f distance. It has run three times over this range and won all three, a perfect record that suggests this is exactly the trip the horse wants. The first of these victories came at Cork on 24 April, and it has built on that foundation with impressive momentum ever since. The most recent win at Goodwood this week shows the horse is still sharp and improving, not fading as some young horses do after a bright start.

J P O'Brien's Owning Hill yard in Co Kilkenny has been a powerhouse this season with 160 winners to its name, and Enceladus looks to be one of their most promising prospects. The recent form—two wins sandwiching a third-place finish, then two consecutive victories—tells the story of a horse hitting its stride. With a winning streak alive and the correct distance profile now established, Enceladus has all the hallmarks of a horse capable of stepping up in class.