Darkened Edge

What makes Darkened Edge genuinely interesting is her absolute preference for very dry, fast ground. On that surface, she wins 2 of every 3 races—a striking improvement on her overall record. That is the kind of statistic that catches a trainer's eye, and Mason clearly understands it: Darkened Edge is being targeted carefully. She also shows form at Chepstow, where she has won 2 of her 6 races. Most of his wins have come in Class 6 racing, the bottom rung of the professional ranks, where he has won 2 of 16 attempts (12%). His partnership with jockey Gina Mangan has yielded 2 wins from 15 rides together, a modest 13% return, though recent form suggests they may be timing their runs better: Darkened Edge has won 2 of his last 6 races. Her most recent victory came at Bath on 15 July, just over two months ago, and she continues to race regularly—just one day off her last outing. The horse is sound, willing, and if the ground stays firm and dry, a live prospect in the right company.