Glen And Tonic

The recent run of form tells an interesting story. A couple of solid efforts — a second and a third — are tucked in among some tougher days, and the horse raced just yesterday, so it is very much a work in progress. Jockey Luke McAteer has been the regular partner, aboard for six of those seven races, but the pair are still searching for their first win together. That kind of consistency in the saddle at least suggests the team believes in what they have — you don't keep booking the same jockey if you've given up on a horse.

The wider picture at Marnane's yard is encouraging. Sixteen winners already this season shows this is an operation that knows how to get horses ready to win. Glen And Tonic hasn't joined that list yet, but being part of a yard in that kind of form means it's in the right hands. Sometimes it just takes a little longer for a young horse to find its moment — and at three years old, there's time yet.