Angel Summer

The recent runs tell a mixed story. In the last six outings Angel Summer has shown glimpses — a place here, a place there — but also some well-beaten efforts, including a ninth and a sixth. This is a horse that can perform on its day but remains inconsistent. Still, the win at Ripon is significant enough that it deserves watching. Trainer Patrick Owens, working from his Newmarket base, has had a modest season with just three winners sent out so far, making Angel Summer's breakthrough a genuine positive for the yard. The timing of that victory and the immediate podium finish suggest the horse may finally be settling into racing, though at a 1-in-11 win rate so far, there is still plenty of proving to do. Angel Summer is active and racing now, so the next few weeks will reveal whether this is the start of something better or a brief flash in the pan.