Si Grass

The worry is the seven-month gap between that breakthrough victory in January and the current campaign. Si Grass has been actively racing in recent weeks, which suggests the yard believes there is more to come, but winning only 1 of the last 6 races is a reminder of how far the horse still has to travel. A win rate of roughly 1 in 6 overall tells you this is not a heavyweight — it's a horse that needs everything to fall right. What's promising is that Charlie Johnston's Middleham Moor yard has sent out 131 winners this season, so there is genuine horsepower in the operation and experience in handling improving animals. The frequent runner-up finishes hint that Si Grass belongs in races where it can be competitive, even if the victories remain elusive for now. The horse was back out just yesterday, which shows it is race-fit and actively campaigned rather than waiting for a perfect opportunity.