Eevee Star

For a young horse early in its career, a record of no wins from five races is not unusual. What matters more is direction of travel, and there are signs here that Eevee Star is learning. The form line reads 7-8-5-5-3, which means the most recent race produced a third-place finish — a genuine improvement on the performances that came before. The fact that Bethell is racing the horse so frequently, and continuing to put it on the track, suggests he sees enough potential to keep going rather than warehouse it for later. With just five races under its belt and a place already on the record, Eevee Star has time on its side, and that improving trend in the last few runs is worth watching.