Dream's Ka

The pattern in Dream's recent form is telling. Over the past six races, it has won twice, placed twice, and finished eighth once. That kind of inconsistency might frustrate some the yard, but it also suggests the horse is competitive at the right level. Scott's yard has produced 17 winners this season, so Dream's Ka is in a stable that knows how to time a run and pick the right spot. The horse's first win came at Bangor-on-Dee in May, and since then it has won again at Kelso — both modest tracks where it seems to perform well.

What is striking is how Dream's Ka performs in higher-class races. When stepped up to Class 1 or 2 company, the horse has managed no wins from three attempts, which tells you exactly where its ceiling is. It is a horse for middle-distance racing at smaller meetings, and it seems Scott has worked that out. The recent win at Kelso suggests the trainer has found a formula that suits it, and with racing this week still very much in play, Dream's Ka looks to be a horse worth following in the modest races where it belongs.