Underdog

That victory came at Sandown Park on 12 June, and it mattered enough to remember. But it was two months ago, and the horse's form since then tells a rougher story: ninth place, tenth place, fifth place, fifteenth place. Those are real races, real courses, real disappointment. After such a crushing run of form, Underdog raced just a day ago—which means the yard is still finding races and still giving the horse chances to bounce back. That takes commitment. R Spencer's yard at Newmarket has sent out 30 winners this season, so this isn't a small operation, and they're clearly not giving up on Underdog despite the recent struggles. For a two-year-old that won't even be three until next year, there's still time for things to click. But right now, Underdog is exactly what the name suggests: a horse trying to prove itself against the odds.