Rebel Tribesman

The horse has won 3 of his 7 races overall, a 43% win rate that puts him well above average. That kind of return is rare enough to catch attention, but what matters more is the pattern: he is clearly improving, and the recent win at Stratford suggests he has found his rhythm. Jamie Snowden's Lambourn yard has become a powerhouse this season with 82 winners to their name, and Rebel Tribesman fits the mould of a horse that gets better with racing. The horse is nicely bred — a half-brother to Filey Bay, who ran well in a top-class race — and has shown enough speed to suggest there is more to come.

From his debut win at Aintree in May to this week's success, Rebel Tribesman has built a record that catches the eye. He is clearly a horse on an upward curve, and at five years old, still young enough to develop further. In a sport where consistency matters as much as brilliance, a horse that finishes in the money in five of his last six races and wins roughly every other outing is one worth watching.