Forever Perfect

The horse's form has dipped markedly in recent months. Over the last six runs, Forever Perfect has managed only a third place finish, with runs of 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th and 11th scattered through the sequence. Six months have passed since that solitary win at Wolverhampton, and the horse has not returned to the winner's enclosure since, despite racing frequently and staying in work. Yet there is something worth watching here: Forever Perfect runs best over longer distances, between a mile and six furlongs and two miles, where it has won one race from nine attempts — roughly an 11 per cent win rate at those trips, compared to just 7 per cent across all distances. That kind of distance preference, even when the sample is small, can be a clue to where a horse might find its next win.

Menzies's yard has been a productive operation this season, sending out 36 winners already, so Forever Perfect has a trainer in form behind it. The horse remains active, having raced just a day ago, suggesting the team believes there is more to come. Whether it rediscovers that touch in the longer-distance races where it has shown promise remains to be seen, but Forever Perfect has at least proved it can get the job done.