Fordham Flyer

Trained by Philip Kirby at East Appleton in North Yorkshire, Fordham Flyer is part of a yard that has already sent out 36 winners this season, so there is plenty of expertise behind the scenes. When competing in Class 5 races, however, the horse has yet to find the winner's enclosure in three attempts, which hints that progress may need to come at a different level or with a change in approach. The recent form — sixth, ninth, ninth, fourth, second, and seventh across the last six races — shows some inconsistency, though that pair of better efforts (fourth and second) in the last two outings suggests there may be something to work with. At just three years old, there is still time for improvement, but Fordham Flyer will need to convert that potential into results sooner rather than later.