Fletcher's Flight

The real story with Fletcher's Flight is the jockey-horse partnership. In the hands of Adam Farragher, he transforms into a different proposition, winning 4 of his 12 races together (a 33% win rate) — more than double his overall performance. That kind of improvement suggests a real understanding between them, and finding that rhythm again could be key to another winning run. Charlie Wallis's Essex-based yard has been productive this season with 7 winners already, so there is clearly horsemanship at work.

Fletcher's Flight also has a pronounced preference for wet or muddy ground. When racing on that surface, he has won 2 of 4 races (50%), a dramatic spike from his everyday form. This is useful intelligence for his the yard — a wet forecast is cause for optimism. He also shows some attachment to Great Yarmouth, where he has won twice from nine races there.

His recent form tells a mixed story. In his last six races he has managed one win, one fourth place, and a couple of running placings, but has also failed to place in two of those outings. Not the form of a horse about to rattle off victories, but given his age and experience, still a workmanlike record. For a horse at this level, another win is always possible, especially with Farragher in the saddle and conditions favourable.