Changeofmind

The key to understanding Changeofmind lies in ground conditions. On slightly soft ground, the horse comes alive, winning 2 of its 5 races on such surfaces—a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against its overall form. This tells you exactly what kind of race to watch for: a wet track after rain plays to Changeofmind's strengths. The horse's last win came at Pontefract on 22 May this year, and before that it won at Chester in June 2022, suggesting it has genuine ability at mid-tier courses when conditions suit. Recent form shows a second-place finish last time out, so the engine is still running.

Declan Carroll's yard at Malton has the horse competing mostly in Class 4 races, where it has managed 1 win from 6 attempts. That's not remarkable on paper, but combined with the soft-ground pattern, it suggests a horse that could be genuinely competitive on a rain-soaked afternoon at the right track. Jockey Zak Wheatley has partnered with Changeofmind ten times for just one win, so there may be room for a different rider to unlock more from this horse—or Wheatley may simply have drawn the short straws. Either way, Changeofmind remains an interesting proposition for punters who study the weather forecast and book their tickets for wet-weather meetings.