Ardnamurchan

The recent form tells an interesting story. After that winning debut at Windsor six weeks ago, Ardnamurchan has found things tougher, finishing fourth and then sixth in its last two runs. That dip is not uncommon for a young horse stepping up in class or distance, and it is worth watching whether the horse can recover and build on that early success. Trainer Henry Candy, based at Kingston Warren in Oxfordshire, has a small but steady operation — his yard has sent out 8 winners this season — and Candy is known for patience with young horses. With Ardnamurchan still racing regularly, there will be plenty of chances to see whether that Windsor win was the start of something or simply a promising beginning that needs time to develop.