Little Miss P

The most recent stretch of six races tells a story of a horse hovering just outside the places rather than threatening at the front. Those three consecutive fifth-place finishes in the middle of that run suggest a horse that is competitive enough to avoid finishing at the back of the field, but not yet finding the extra gear needed to challenge the leaders when it matters. The third place that sits at the far end of that sequence is actually her only career placing — meaning in seven attempts, she has finished in the top three just once.

What is worth noting is the context around her. McCreery's yard has been in solid form this season, sending out 21 winners, which tells you the operation knows how to get horses ready to win. Little Miss P raced just yesterday, so she is clearly an active, fit horse — and sometimes that persistence pays off when the right race comes along. For now, though, patience seems to be the watchword for everyone involved.