Dream Harder

What is interesting about Dream Harder is where it does win. The horse is genuinely effective over 1m1f to 1m2f — those middle distances — taking 3 wins from 7 attempts at that trip, a win rate of 43%, nearly four times better than its overall record. That is a real strength to build on. Even more striking is Wolverhampton: Dream Harder has won 3 of its 9 races there, a 33% win rate at a single track. Some horses simply suit particular courses, and Wolverhampton is clearly Dream Harder's playground. However, the horse struggles badly in top-class racing. It has never won in 19 races at the highest level, which explains why it competes predominantly at Class 2 and below — this is a mid-tier performer, honest but limited in scope.

Ben Sanderson has ridden Dream Harder five times and won once, a 20% win rate slightly better than its overall numbers. Mark Loughnane's yard at Rock Farm in Worcestershire is in decent form this season, having sent out 25 winners. The horse raced just one day ago and remains active, so it is likely to get another chance soon. At seven, Dream Harder is still capable of picking up races at its level, especially if it returns to Wolverhampton or gets another race over its favoured distance.