Jasmin De Cotte

That most recent win came at Uttoxeter in March 2026, eight weeks ago, and before that the first career victory arrived at Kilbeggan in May 2024. Two wins might not sound like much, but horses like this tend to run at a level where competition is fierce, and the consistent placing — seven times in the top three or four from 20 races — suggests a horse that nearly always gives a proper account of itself. Finishing in the places roughly a third of the time at this level is no small thing.

What is striking about the recent run of form is the direction of travel. From finishing well out of contention in the winter, Jasmin De Cotte has climbed steadily — sixth, then third, then a win, then fourth, then third again. That is not a horse flukeing a result; that is a horse building momentum race by race. For a trainer's yard, that trajectory is exactly what you hope to see heading into spring.

The trainer here is Dan Skelton, one of the most productive yards in Britain right now. Based in Alcester in Warwickshire, Skelton's team has sent out 194 winners this season alone — a remarkable output that speaks to both the quality and volume of horses in his care. A horse trained there is in good hands. Sean O'Keeffe, who partners Jasmin De Cotte most often, has won 1 from their 6 races together, a win rate of roughly 1 in 6, and the fact they keep returning to that partnership is itself a signal of confidence.

Interestingly, the three appearances at the higher class level — Class 4, one step up from where this horse usually operates — have yielded nothing so far. That is a puzzle worth watching. The current form suggests Jasmin De Cotte is running better than ever, and raced just one day ago, so the next few outings will tell us a great deal about whether that ceiling can be broken.