Charles Fort

His recent form shows the inconsistency that defines his career. He has raced six times in his last few outings with results that tell a jumbled story: fifth, third, second, ninth, a win at Cork, and fourth. That ninth-place finish suggests he can have an off day, but the third and second finishes point to a horse still capable of running respectably when circumstances align. O'Brien's yard, which has sent out 125 winners this season alone, does not typically keep horses that cannot improve, but Charles Fort has not yet made the case that he belongs in that top echelon. He remains active and racing, tested most recently just a day ago, which suggests the yard believes there is still more to come. Whether he can rediscover the form that produced his Cork victory and establish himself as a genuine contender remains to be seen.