Green Sky

The most striking thing about Green Sky is its absolute reliance on fast, dry ground. It has won 3 of 3 races when the conditions suited it perfectly—that is a 100% win rate on firm footing, a statistic that tells you exactly what kind of surface brings out the best in this horse. When the ground softens or turns to mud, Green Sky struggles. It also performs noticeably better at slightly longer distances, winning 1 of 3 races around 1 mile 3 furlongs to 1 mile 4 furlongs. Rod Millman's yard at Kentisbeare in Devon has been firing on all cylinders this season with 42 winners, and Green Sky fits neatly into that pattern of consistent, lower-level performers.

Where Green Sky does not shine is in stronger company. The horse has failed to win in 5 attempts at Class 4 level—one tier above the lower-grade races where it tends to compete. That is the ceiling: it can win regularly enough at Class 5 and below, but moving up in class has not worked. J J Slevin, the horse's usual jockey, has yet to win on Green Sky across 5 rides together, which may or may not be significant on a horse with only 4 wins in its career. Green Sky raced just a day ago, so it is actively campaigned and should be back out soon, weather permitting.