Henley On Thames

The form over the last six races tells an interesting story: a fourth-place finish most recently, but before that a first, a second, and another second-place. That's three placings in the previous four outings, which suggests Henley On Thames is consistently competitive and capable of getting into the mix when it matters. The horse clearly prefers normal ground conditions — it has won 2 of 4 races on standard ground, a 50 per cent win rate that stands out sharply against its record elsewhere. For a trainer like Kevin Philippart De Foy, whose Newmarket yard has already sent out 40 winners this season, adding another promising two-year-old to the roster feels entirely in character.

With a recent win at York just three weeks ago and still active on the racecourse, Henley On Thames appears to be a horse worth following. It is not yet a star, but the improving form and clear preference for certain ground conditions give the yard something tangible to work with.