Havana Lightning

The last four runs tell a mixed story. Havana Lightning finished fifth just over a week ago, then came sixth before that, sandwiched around a solid second-place finish and that winning performance three months ago. For a horse so young and still learning the game, this kind of inconsistency is not unusual — two-year-olds are often unpredictable as they develop physically and mentally. What matters is that the horse has already beaten rivals on a proper raceday, which is half the battle at this age. George Boughey's yard at Newmarket, which has already sent out 99 winners this season, clearly sees something worth nurturing.

Great Yarmouth appears to suit Havana Lightning. The fact that the horse's only win came there in May, and that the track has produced the best recent form, suggests the horse may relish returning to familiar ground. At this stage of a young horse's career, finding a course where things click can be important for building confidence. With racing resumed just days ago, Havana Lightning is actively in work and still learning. If the horse can rediscover the form that brought that May victory, there could be more wins to come.