Flag Of Eva

Her recent form figures of 6-6-3 (reading oldest to most recent) tell a story of gradual improvement, at least in terms of where she is finishing relative to the field. The third place is the one bright spot, and at this early stage of a young horse's career, that kind of upward nudge is exactly what a trainer hopes to see. She raced just yesterday, which means she is very much in the thick of it right now.

She is trained by Michael Appleby at his yard in Oakham, Rutland — a small market town that is home to one of British racing's more quietly productive operations. Appleby's team has sent out 71 winners already this season, which is a serious body of work and speaks to a yard that keeps horses fit, busy, and competitive. Having a trainer of that output in your corner matters for a young horse still working out what racing is all about. The next few months will tell us whether Flag Of Eva can turn that promising placed run into a first win.