Reponse Finale

What's striking about Reponse Finale is the disconnect between its results and its regular rider. Alan Casey has partnered the horse 14 times without a win, yet it has found victory twice since—a sign that either a change in tactics worked, or the horse simply needed the right circumstances to deliver. Trained by Gavin Cromwell at Navan, whose yard has already sent out 96 winners this season, Reponse Finale is clearly in a stable that knows how to get horses to the winners' enclosure. The recent form line—1-2-1-4—shows consistency over the last four runs, with wins at its preferred distance combinations sandwiching respectable placed efforts. After racing just yesterday, the horse is actively campaigned and clearly holds enough ability for its trainer to keep it busy. At this stage of its career, Reponse Finale looks like the kind of horse that may never be a star but has found its level and could continue to pick up races at the right tracks and distances.