Carida

The most recent of those numbers — a sixth-place finish just yesterday — is at least pointing in the right direction, and at the level Carida typically races, Class 5 races which represent the lower end of the British racing ladder, even a place would be a meaningful step forward. That said, three attempts at that level have produced nothing yet, so there is work to do.

Carida is trained by Simon West, based in Middleham in North Yorkshire — a well-established racing town that has produced some serious talent over the years. The yard has sent out five winners so far this season, which shows it is capable of getting horses to the track in winning form. The question is whether Carida can become one of them.