Dalmally

The gap between what Dalmally can do at Brighton and what he manages elsewhere speaks to how much track preferences matter in racing. Trainer Mark Pattinson, based at Epsom, has described him as a "nice little horse" with genuine pace, but one who has yet to learn the art of race craft. The issue, according to Pattinson, is eagerness — Dalmally rushes to the front too early, burns his energy, and then fades. At Windsor recently, he led a furlong and a half from home before tiring, a familiar pattern. Once he settles, Pattinson reckons he will be a different proposition. For now, Dalmally remains most dangerous when the race suits him: the right track, the right distance, and ideally the right pacing. He was active just yesterday, so there is every chance Brighton may see him back there soon.