Bucks Dream

The recent form tells a familiar story. A sixth-place finish has given way to a third and then a second, which at least suggests some improvement in form — but converting that into a win has proved beyond Bucks Dream so far. Racing predominantly at Class 5, the lowest tier of competition, the horse has had five chances at that level and drawn a blank every time. At 10 years old, time is not exactly on its side.

That said, Bucks Dream raced just yesterday, which means the horse is still actively campaigned and clearly considered capable of competing. The team evidently believes there is still something to aim at, and a second place in recent outings shows this is not a horse simply making up the numbers. Whether a win ever comes is the question — but for now, Bucks Dream keeps turning up and keeps getting close.