Fandom

Trained by Richard Hannon at Herridge in Wiltshire, Fandom runs for a yard in excellent form this season with 118 winners already to its name. Hannon has clearly identified grass racing as the key to unlocking this horse's potential—that sole victory came on turf, and the trainer has spoken about targeting either the Coventry Stakes or the Windsor Castle, both prestigious races for horses of Fandom's age and ability. The trainer noted that Fandom is a big colt physically, the sort of horse you might expect to handle the three-quarter-mile distance of the Coventry, though the final decision will depend on how both races shape up closer to the time. It is the kind of comment that suggests cautious optimism rather than certainty—Fandom has the frame to succeed at the top level, but still needs to prove he has the temperament and consistency to match his physique.