Far And Above

The horse has done most of its racing at Class 5, which is the entry-level tier of British racing, and has drawn a blank there too, losing all three races at that grade. That said, Class 5 is where horses are supposed to find their level and eventually start winning, so it is not a damning verdict — more a sign that the right race or the right day simply has not come together yet.

Roger Teal trains Far And Above out of Lambourn in Berkshire, one of the most famous racing villages in the country and home to dozens of yards. Teal's operation has been in decent nick this season, sending out 21 winners, which shows there is form and confidence in the yard. The horse raced just yesterday, so the yard are clearly keeping it busy and are not short of opportunities to find the right spot. Whether a first win arrives soon will depend on finding conditions and a field that suit — but the team clearly believe there is something worth persisting with.