Changeofmind

The pattern of Changeofmind's form hints at what might suit it. The horse has a clear preference for slightly soft ground, winning 2 of its last 5 races on those conditions—a 40 per cent win rate that stands out against its overall record. On firmer surfaces or in bigger races, however, it struggles. At Class 4 level, where most of its races sit, it has won just 1 of 6 races. Declan Carroll's Malton yard has been sending winners out regularly this season, but Changeofmind has not been one of them. Zak Wheatley has ridden the horse ten times and won once, a partnership that mirrors the horse's broader struggle to convert chances into victories. For a horse this age and with this record, the calculus is straightforward: it remains useful for smaller races on sympathetic ground, but the big wins are unlikely to come.