What we do know is the breeding. 00felix Gold is by Soldier's Call, a sire who has made a real name for himself producing fast, precocious youngsters who hit the ground running early in their careers. The mother's side brings in Bushranger blood, another name associated with speed. On paper, this is a horse built to be quick from the start, which suits a two-year-old that needs to show something in its first season.
The trainer is Brian Meehan, who operates out of the famous Manton estate in Wiltshire — one of the more historic training yards in British racing. Meehan's team has already sent out 13 winners this season, which tells you the yard is in decent form and horses are running well. A trainer with a yard firing on all cylinders is exactly the kind of platform a debutant needs. Whether 00felix Gold is ready to win first time out or simply needs the experience, Meehan will have a clearer idea than anyone watching from the stands.