Kodiac City

What matters more is where Kodiac City is trained. Richard Hughes runs one of the sharpest yards in the country from Upper Lambourn in Berkshire, and his operation has already sent out 60 winners this season — the sort of record that speaks to real skill at spotting and developing talent. Hughes doesn't waste time with horses that don't have it, so the fact that Kodiac City has already tasted the winner's enclosure suggests the trainer sees something worth nurturing. At two years old, with just two races under its belt, this horse is still learning the game. The early win at Southwell proved it can do the job when it clicks, and that's enough to keep a close eye on what comes next.