The frustrating part, for anyone following this horse, is that it competes at the lower end of the sport — Class 5 races, which are entry-level contests — and has still not managed to convert three attempts at that level into a win. At 0 from 3 in those races, In The City keeps finishing just behind horses it really ought to be beating. That is not a crisis, but it is a puzzle worth watching.
What works in its favour is the yard behind it. Warren Greatrex trains out of Upper Lambourn in Berkshire, and his operation has been in fine form this season — 50 winners sent out already, which is the kind of output that tells you this is a well-run, busy stable with horses in form. When a trainer is firing at that rate, the horses around them tend to benefit from sharp preparation and good morale in the yard. In The City raced just yesterday, so it is very much in active campaign mode, and Greatrex clearly has a plan for it.
The story here is simple: a horse that keeps finishing second and third needs one small thing to go its way. A race that sets up perfectly, a rival who underperforms, the right patch of ground on the right day. It has shown enough consistency to suggest it belongs at this level — it just has not yet found a way past the horse in front. For anyone who enjoys following a horse with unfinished business, In The City is worth keeping on your radar.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Undulating |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 12 May | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Sep | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 May | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 2 Jun | 0% |