Rumble Ruby

The overall record is solid for a three-year-old still establishing itself: two wins and four places from six races means Rumble Ruby finishes in the money roughly two-thirds of the time. The first win came at Lingfield Park back in June, then nothing for a couple of months before that recent success at Beverley. Trainer Lemos De Souza, based at Newmarket, has built a strong year with 19 winners already, and Rumble Ruby sits as part of a yard clearly on form.

What makes this horse interesting right now is the upward trajectory. A win this week, after three earlier runs in quick succession, shows Rumble Ruby is genuinely racing well and the trainer appears to have found the right opportunities. The recent races tell a story of a young horse that turns up fit and competitive most days. At three, there is still plenty of time for this one to develop, but the current form—especially after a midweek victory—suggests something worth keeping an eye on.