Gavriel

The horse's recent form tells a mixed story. In its last four races, working backwards from most recent, Gavriel has finished 8th, 4th, 1st, and 2nd. The 4th and 2nd-place finishes show the horse is competitive when conditions align, and that breakthrough win at Ascot — one of Britain's most prestigious tracks — hints that Gavriel belongs in strong company. However, the 8th-place effort most recently is a reminder that consistency is still a work in progress at this level. Gavriel is trained by John and Thady Gosden, one of the most formidable yards in British racing, based at Newmarket, Suffolk. The Gosden team has sent out 140 winners already this season, so Gavriel is in the hands of proven masters. Whether the horse can string together more wins and build on that Ascot breakthrough will be the next chapter worth watching.