Distillation

Over ten races overall, the horse has won twice and placed four times, a respectable return that puts it at the right level. The last six races tell a more interesting story: one win, two places, and three runs out of the placings. There's volatility there, but nothing that suggests decline. Mark Usher's yard at Upper Lambourn is in good form this season with 14 winners already, and Distillation's recent performance—particularly that win at Wolverhampton—shows it has the ability to contribute to that tally. With just one race run in the past day, this horse is clearly an active proposition, one that the trainer is likely to keep campaigning while it remains sound and competitive. At Wolverhampton especially, Distillation appears to be a serious contender whenever it returns.