Baker Blue

His most recent win came five weeks ago at Chester, which feels like a lifetime in racing. Since then, his form has stuttered: he finished second on his last outing just a day ago, but before that he managed only a sixth-place finish. That suggests he may be struggling to recapture the winning formula, or simply needs a break to recharge. His opening victory came at Southwell in December, and he has won once more besides Chester, showing he can cross the line first when conditions suit him.

Dylan Cunha trains Baker Blue from Newmarket, a yard that has already sent out 45 winners this season—solid enough going. The horse most often runs under Shane Foley, though that partnership has yet to produce a winner from six attempts. That zero win rate with his regular rider is worth watching; sometimes a change of jockey sparks improvement, or sometimes a horse and rider simply need more time to click. For now, Baker Blue remains a horse with genuine form on the board but needing to prove he can string together the consistency required to move up the ladder.