Forbidden

The recent form tells a story of inconsistency. Over the last three races, Forbidden finished eleventh, then second, then sixteenth. That middle run, the second-place finish, hints at what might be possible on a good day, but the eleventh and sixteenth suggest the horse struggles for consistency. Trained by Tracey Collins at The Curragh in County Kildare, Forbidden is part of a yard that has found its way to four winners already this season—a solid record that suggests Collins knows how to get horses ready for the track. At just one day since the last race, Forbidden is back in action quickly, which means Collins clearly sees something worth pursuing.

With no wins from three races, this is a horse still looking for its breakthrough. That placed run offers hope, but the pattern of highs and lows means there's no guarantee it's coming soon. Forbidden is the kind of horse that could surprise on the right day, or disappoint on the wrong one—very much still proving what it can do.