Bill The Bull

Trained by Adam Kirby at Kirtling, just outside Newmarket, Bill The Bull is in active hands — the yard has sent out six winners already this season, which shows there is plenty of life in the operation. Kirby's base in Newmarket puts the horse at the heart of British racing, surrounded by the kind of facilities and competition that tend to sharpen young horses up quickly. Bill The Bull raced just yesterday, so the yard — sorry, the team — are clearly keeping him busy and giving him every chance to find his feet.

At two years old, the picture is far from complete. Many horses this age take several races just to learn the job, and a record of 0 from 3 is not unusual for a youngster still figuring things out. The fact that he has already placed once suggests he is not far off — but he will need to find improvement to start converting those efforts into wins.