Far Above Dream

What makes Far Above Dream genuinely interesting is his dominance at Goodwood. He has won 3 of his last 4 races there—a near-perfect record that suggests he understands that track in a way other horses simply do not. Most horses are generalists, decent everywhere and brilliant nowhere. Far Above Dream is different. At Class 3 level, however, the picture changes: he has won only 1 of 4 races, which tells you he struggles when the opposition tightens up.

His recent form is encouraging. He won 3 of his last 6 races, including a victory at Newbury three months ago, and has been placed in five of those six outings. That kind of consistency—winning or finishing in the frame in almost every race—is what keeps owners coming back. James Owen's Newmarket yard has had a strong season with 205 winners, and Far Above Dream appears to be running regularly and racing competitively. With his proven preference for normal ground and his almost supernatural record at Goodwood, he is a horse worth watching when conditions suit and when he runs on familiar turf.