Falaise Blanc

What makes Falaise Blanc potentially interesting is the gap between where he is now and where his trainer Katie Scott believes he might improve. Scott, based at Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, sees genuine promise at slightly longer distances — particularly in races around 1m3f to 1m4f, where the horse has managed 1 win from 10 attempts (10%). His recent run was respectable enough: a third-place finish behind another Scott-trained runner, Straya, which suggests he is competitive on his day. Scott has indicated she would like to step him up to 1m4f, a distance that might suit him better, though opportunities at that trip are scarce in the lower ranks of the sport. Last week at Ayr, raced over 1m2f, Falaise Blanc ran well — a run solid enough to merit continued chances.

The stumbling block is plainly visible in the recent form: across his last six races, the best he has managed is a second place. Ridden primarily by Greg Fairley, who has yet to win aboard him (0 from 8), Falaise Blanc remains a work in progress. Scott's yard has sent out 17 winners this season, suggesting the stable has the skills to develop horses, but Falaise Blanc will need to convert more opportunities into victories if he is to become anything more than a modest campaigner. For now, he is active and racing regularly — a horse still hunting for his second career win.