City Of Gold

That win came at Leopardstown this week, on 17 October, which means the horse has strike while momentum is on its side. What is particularly interesting is the recent form: a second-place finish last time out, followed by another second and then a fifth before the breakthrough victory. This is a horse that has been knocking on the door, improving its consistency rather than arriving fully formed. Aidan O'Brien, the trainer at Cashel, has sent out 125 winners already this season, so City of Gold is part of a yard in excellent form — a significant advantage for any young horse finding its way.

At just two years old, City of Gold is still learning the job. With a 25% win rate and three top-3 finishes from four races, there is genuine material here to suggest bigger opportunities may lie ahead as it matures and gets stronger.