Circle of Steel

Trained by the Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore partnership at Milnathort in Perth and Kinross, Circle of Steel is in a yard that knows how to train winners. The stable has sent out 49 winners this season alone, which means the infrastructure and expertise are clearly in place. For a horse still chasing that elusive first victory, being in a yard with that kind of firepower and consistency is encouraging. The recent second-place finish suggests the horse is competitive and not hopelessly out of its depth — it came close just a day ago, which means there is genuine racing flesh on the bones here. Whether Circle of Steel can convert that near-miss into a win remains to be seen, but the yard's track record and the horse's current activity suggest patience may yet be rewarded.