Fairydale

The horse races under trainer Tim Easterby at Great Habton in North Yorkshire, a yard that has already sent out 128 winners this season — so there is serious form and expertise there, even if Fairydale itself hasn't yet delivered. Most of Fairydale's runs have been at Class 5 level, the kind of race where moderate horses compete, and across those three attempts it has failed to break through. David Allan has been the regular rider, partnering the horse five times without a win.

At this point, Fairydale remains a horse that races regularly and shows occasional form but hasn't yet justified the investment in training fees. It was out just over a day ago, so the yard are keeping it active in the hope that the right race and conditions might finally bring that elusive first win.