Jane Of The Jungle

The recent run of form is where things get interesting. That second place a few runs back is the standout — it shows she can genuinely mix it when conditions fall right. But sandwiched around it are some disappointing finishes, including a tenth and a sixth, which suggests she can be inconsistent. The most recent outing — a third — at least points to a horse coming back to something like her best, which will give her trainer some hope.

She operates at Class 5 level, which is the entry-level tier of British racing — the kind of races designed to give horses like her a realistic shot at winning. And yet even there, she's come away empty-handed from three attempts. That's not a disaster at her age, but it does mean her trainer Scott Dixon will be working hard to find the right race at the right time. Dixon's yard in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire has been in fine form this season, sending out 35 winners, so the operation clearly knows how to get a horse to the winner's enclosure. The question is whether Jane Of The Jungle can be the next one to do it.