Prettylady

Her recent form tells an interesting story. In her last six races she's had a ninth-place finish, then a fourth, a place, another place, then a gap, and most recently a seventh. Two wins in those six runs means she's capable of delivering on her day, but the runs in between show she's not reliably at the top of her game. Her most recent victory came at Southwell on 9 June—seven weeks ago now—so she hasn't been to the winner's circle for a while, though she did finish in the money a couple of times since then. She raced just yesterday, which means the team is keeping her busy and believes she's ready for another shot soon.

Prettylady is trained by Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero at Oldcastle in Cheshire, a yard that has already sent out 43 winners this season. That kind of firepower suggests they know what they're doing, and they appear to be giving her regular opportunities to prove herself. Her first win came at Stratford-on-Avon back in May, and she's struck twice since then despite the recent patchy form. She's still learning her trade at four years old, and horses at this stage often surprise you—a change of track, better ground conditions, or simply clicking into gear can transform a campaign. For now, Prettylady is one to watch rather than one to bank on, but she's certainly not out of it.