Harwa

That Fairyhouse win, eight weeks ago, is the detail worth focusing on. It did not come easily — the form line of 15-15-1 tells you Harwa finished well down the field in its first two outings before getting it right on the third attempt. That kind of improvement between races is often more meaningful than an easy debut win, because it suggests the horse is learning and developing rather than simply coasting on natural talent.

Paul Nolan trains Harwa from his yard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and his operation is in fine shape right now — 23 winners sent out already this season, which is the mark of a yard firing on all cylinders. Nolan is an experienced handler who knows how to place a horse, and the fact that Harwa raced again just 19 days ago suggests the team are keen to keep momentum going while the horse is in form. With only three races on the clock, there is a great deal still to learn about what Harwa can do — but the trajectory is pointing in the right direction.