The horse is by Inns Of Court out of a mare by Coulsty, a combination that gives the breeding enthusiasts something to chew over, even if it tells the rest of us relatively little without seeing the horse in action. That changes today.
What does offer some confidence is the team sending this horse out. William Knight operates out of Newmarket — the spiritual home of British flat racing, a town where the horses outnumber the people and the trainers know their craft. His yard has already sent out 27 winners this season, which is a healthy tally and a sign that the stable is in form. When a busy, successful trainer like Knight bothers to run a first-timer, it's usually because they've seen something at home worth testing in public. Whether 00passthecourvoisier lives up to whatever promise has been shown on the gallops is the whole question — and the only way to answer it is to watch the race.