Farandaway

What's curious about Farandaway is how his record shifts depending on where he runs. At middle distances, between seven furlongs and a mile, he looks like a different horse entirely — winning 1 of his 3 races at that trip, a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall numbers. By contrast, whenever he runs in top-class company, the results dry up: zero wins from 12 races at the highest level. Tuer, who trains from Birkby in North Yorkshire and has sent out 29 winners already this season, has suggested his stable's approach might be the key — that Farandaway could improve significantly over the winter and that softer ground at shorter distances might suit him best.

The horse has raced almost weekly lately, suggesting the yard is actively testing him in different conditions and distances. His partnership with regular jockey Oliver Stammers hasn't quite sparkled — one win from 15 races together — but Farandaway's two recent wins came in the space of a fortnight, which hints at momentum building. He remains a modest earner in career terms, but a horse showing two wins in quick succession is one worth watching the next time he steps out.