Pennine Way

The horse's recent form tells a story of inconsistency. In the last six races, it has managed a second place and a third place bookended by runs where it finished seventh, seventh, eighth, and sixth. That second-place finish came most recently—just yesterday—which shows Pennine Way is still actively campaigning and can at least get close to the winners. Jack Channon's yard at West Ilsley has sent out 46 winners this season, suggesting the trainer is in decent form, though Pennine Way itself remains his or her work in progress. At 3 years old, there is still time for improvement, but the window for a horse to establish itself at a reasonable level is gradually closing. Without a win from eight attempts, Pennine Way would need to show something markedly better than what it has managed so far to become an interesting prospect. For now, it remains a horse that can fill a race and occasionally run well enough to threaten the places, but not much more.