Closely

Looking at recent form, Closely ran last time out just a day ago and finished seventh, following earlier efforts of fourth and sixth. With no victories yet and only that single place to show for its efforts, the horse is very much a work in progress. For a three-year-old still learning the game, this is not unusual — many horses take time to find their feet. The real question is whether O'Brien's yard can unlock whatever Closely needs to start competing at a winning level. Given the scale of winners her operation produces each season, the infrastructure and expertise are certainly there. Whether Closely has the ability to take advantage of it remains to be seen.