Flash Kozo

The gelding showed he belongs on the track when he broke through for his first career win at Southwell on 27 July, and he returned to the same course to win again just over two months later. That repeat victory at a track clearly suits him — it is the kind of detail that catches a trainer's eye. Harry Eustace, who trains him from Newmarket, has built a strong yard this season with 24 winners already, and Flash Kozo figures as one of the prospects in that operation. The horse performs noticeably better over the longer distances, winning one of his four races at 1 mile 6 furlongs to 2 miles, suggesting he may have found his distance as he matures.

His recent form shows he has raced regularly and remains competitive. A second place came in his last outing just a day ago, which suggests Flash Kozo is still in active training and racing. He has not yet broken into the winner's circle consistently, but a young horse with early signs of aptitude for distance racing, trained by a yard in form, and showing he can handle the track at Southwell, is one worth keeping an eye on. He is still very much a work in progress — but he is working in the right direction.