Dinoland

The story gets interesting with the ground. On normal conditions, Dinoland transforms into a genuine threat, winning 4 of 12 races on such surfaces — a one-in-three win rate that stands out sharply against its overall record. That is the kind of detail that matters to anyone who watches its races regularly. The horse last visited the winner's enclosure at Tramore four months ago, and has picked up places in its last three runs, showing it remains competitive at the track. After two wins in the last six races, Dinoland looks to be in a useful spell of form.

What is less encouraging is the partnership with regular jockey Ben Harvey. They have teamed up seven times without a win between them, suggesting either that this pairing does not quite click, or that Harvey has been aboard during tougher assignments. W R Crawford's yard at Craigavon has sent out only one winner all season, so the stable is not exactly firing, but Dinoland's recent results hint that this horse knows how to find the winner's circle when conditions suit. At eight years old, Dinoland is no young prospect, but it remains active and capable of winning races at the level it competes — particularly when the ground is kind.