Holy Joe

The horse has won on normal ground conditions in two of its last three attempts on that type of surface, a 67 percent success rate that suggests a clear preference. Holy Joe's breakthrough came at Clonmel in early June, and five weeks later delivered another win at Perth on 12 July—a sign of consistency rather than a one-off flash. In the five races immediately before his last outing, Holy Joe has won twice and placed twice, which adds up to four finishes in the frame from five runs. That kind of form is steady and reliable. The horse raced just a day ago and is clearly still active in competition, so it remains very much a live prospect.

Gordon Elliott's yard at Longwood has been prolific this season, sending out 210 winners across the board, and Holy Joe fits the profile of a horse that the trainer clearly values enough to keep racing regularly. A six-year-old with this record and this recent form has already proven itself capable at its level and remains a genuine contender whenever it steps out.