Celestra

Trained by the father-and-son partnership of John and Thady Gosden out of their Newmarket yard, Celestra is in exceptionally capable hands. The Gosdens have sent out 135 winners this season alone, which is the kind of output that marks them out as one of the most powerful operations in British racing — when they keep running a horse, it usually means they believe the win is coming. The fact that Celestra raced just one day ago and is still active suggests the team have a plan and are pressing on with it.

The frustrating thing about a 2-2-2 record is how close it comes to being impressive. Three placings from three races means Celestra has been competitive every single time out — no disasters, no off days — she just keeps finding one horse too good for her. Whether that changes soon is the question worth watching. With a yard that wins as often as the Gosdens do, and a horse this consistently placed, the first win feels less like an "if" and more like a "when."