Master Of Keraunos

Trained by the father-and-son team of John and Sean Quinn out of Norton in North Yorkshire, Master Of Keraunos is in capable hands. The yard has sent out 42 winners already this season — that kind of output means the Quinns know how to place a horse and find the right opportunities, so the fact they keep running this one suggests they see something worth persevering with.

The recent form of 9, a missed run, then a third tells a mixed story. A ninth is nothing to write home about, but coming back from a break to finish third shows resilience and a willingness to compete. At three years old, horses are still learning their job — some take longer than others to put it all together, and a placed effort is at least a sign that ability is there. The win, when it comes, may not be far away.