Give Me Sun

The real story is distance. Give Me Sun absolutely dominates races between a mile and three furlongs and a mile and four furlongs, winning two of three attempts at that trip — a 67% record that stands out sharply against a career win rate of 25%. Horses often need time to find their ideal distance, and this one has clearly done so. Trainer Patrick Owens, based at Newmarket, has built something here. The yard has only sent out three winners this season, which means Give Me Sun already accounts for two-thirds of their success stories — real value from a relatively modest operation.

There is one wrinkle. The horse's regular rider, Benoit De La Sayette, has yet to win aboard it across five races together, which is worth noting. But the recent wins suggest the pairing might be close to breaking through, or that Give Me Sun performs slightly better with different hands. Either way, a three-year-old winning regularly in summer form and still clearly improving is a horse worth keeping an eye on, especially over its favoured distance.