Extended Order

Eve Johnson Houghton's Blewbury yard has been prolific this season with 42 winners to their name, so the trainer has the firepower to develop a horse with potential. But Extended Order will need to rediscover the form that brought that early victory. At two years old, there is still time and room for improvement — horses at this age are still maturing physically and mentally — yet the recent pattern of poor finishes suggests something has gone wrong since Brighton. Whether that is down to the horse's development, the opposition stepping up, or simply a dip in confidence remains to be seen. Extended Order raced just yesterday, so the yard are clearly keeping the colt active and seeking a return to the winner's circle. The next few races will be crucial in determining whether that debut win was a sign of real class or simply a flash in the pan.