Neyva's Angel

That one win came at Southwell on 5th April 2026, and it was notable for happening at a level — Class 5 — where Neyva's Angel had previously gone 0 from 4 without a win. Breaking through at the fourth attempt at that grade tells you the horse had been knocking on the door, and when the pieces finally fell into place, it delivered. Southwell, with its distinctive all-weather surface, can suit horses that others overlook, and getting off the mark there is no small thing.

Trained by Martin Dunne out of Newmarket — one of British racing's most famous training centres — Neyva's Angel is part of a yard that has sent out 20 winners this season, so there is clearly ability on the team to get horses to win. The recent form reads 4-–-1-7-5-4 from the last six runs, with that "1" in the middle being the Southwell breakthrough. The runs either side show a horse that is generally in the mix rather than trailing home at the back, which counts for something.

Racing just one day ago, Neyva's Angel is very much an active competitor right now. The question going forward is whether that Southwell win proves to be a turning point or a one-off — horses sometimes need to taste victory before they start winning more regularly. At 4 years old, there is still time to build on it.