Melody De Vega

Form like this—one win from nine races, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 9 attempts—tells the story of a horse still finding her feet at this level. What is more telling is where she has been competitive. In top-level races at Class 5, she has not won yet, managing only three attempts without a victory. She has been more encouraging in lower-grade company, which is where that Leicester win came. Regular jockey Hollie Doyle has partnered her five times without getting into the winners' circle, which suggests the horse may perform better with a change of rider.

The yard behind her is Elmbridge, Worcestershire, run by Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole. It is a busy operation that has already sent out 49 winners this season, so Melody De Vega is one among many. She raced only a day ago, so she remains active and in work. Whether she can find another win before the season runs its course will depend on finding the right race at the right track—and possibly the right jockey.