Gorvennec

All three of its races at Class 4 level — the bread-and-butter tier of British racing, a step below the big occasions — have ended without a win, which tells you Gorvennec hasn't quite cracked the code even at this level. The third place is the outlier that keeps the faith alive. Whether that form can be built on after a lengthy break is the real question here.

The horse is trained by N W Alexander, a yard based up in Leslie, Fife, that has sent out 18 winners already this season. That's a useful benchmark — this is a trainer who clearly knows how to get horses ready to run well, which makes the timing of Gorvennec's return worth watching. A yard that's in form tends to bring horses back with a purpose.