Chou Chou

The form sheet reveals a horse that runs often but rarely dominates. In the last six races, Chou Chou has had one finish in the top 3 (a third place) but has also served up a couple of blanks and a 14th-place finish most recently. That said, the pattern suggests Chou Chou finds its best at the mile-and-a-furlong to mile-and-two-furlong range, where it has recorded both wins from just 18 races — a better return than its overall record suggests. The yard, trained by Eamonn O'Connell at Cullen in Tipperary, has been modest this season with just four winners from its runners.

Jockey Killian Leonard has partnered Chou Chou six times and won once — a 17% rate that is noticeably better than the horse's general returns, suggesting they may be worth keeping an eye on when they team up again. For now, Chou Chou remains very much a horse hunting for a third career win, racing regularly enough to suggest the yard believes it can get there, even if 2025's form has offered little evidence since September.