Em Four

What really stands out about Em Four is the partnership he has with jockey Saffie Osborne. The two have raced together 11 times, and Osborne has steered him to four wins from those outings — a win rate of 36 per cent, well above his overall average. When normal ground conditions are in play, Em Four shows a marked preference: he has won two of his five races on standard going, suggesting he performs at his best when the track is neither firm nor soft. His real home is Chelmsford, where he has managed two wins from five attempts, making him something of a specialist at that venue.

Based at Jamie Osborne's Upper Lambourn yard in Berkshire, Em Four typically contests Class 5 races — the lower tier of the sport — where he has won 4 of his last 18 outings. That his trainer's yard has already sent out 48 winners this season speaks to the kind of operation that knows how to prepare horses for their moment. Em Four's form curve suggests he is still finding races at his level and improving with experience. With his latest run coming just a day ago, he remains an active member of the yard and looks set to provide more winning opportunities in the races that bring out his best.