Mr De Maggs

The fact that Mr De Maggs has finished tenth every time he has run is unusual enough to be worth noting. While it could point to a horse struggling to adapt to racing, it could equally suggest he is being placed in races that are genuinely tough for him at this stage of his career. At two years old, many horses are still developing physically and learning what racing demands — some take longer than others to find the right distance or conditions. His trainers have saddled six winners this season, so they know how to get horses to the winning post. Whether Mr De Maggs will be among their next success stories remains to be seen, but he is still very young and has time on his side.