Hickory Lad

His last outing came just a day ago, and before that he was racing consistently through the autumn, picking up third-place finishes in two of his last six runs. The most encouraging moment came at Epsom Downs back in June when he claimed his second career victory, though it's been four months since then without another win. That said, he's clearly capable of finishing in the money—he's been placed in six of his nine races overall, which shows he's competitive in whatever he's entered in. His first win came earlier that season at Musselburgh in late April, a debut victory that announced him as a horse worth watching.

Phillip Makin's Easingwold yard has had a solid season with 9 winners to their name, and Hickory Lad appears to be part of a steady operation. The horse is still young and actively racing, which means there's time for him to develop into something more consistent. With recent form that includes placed finishes and a win on a prestigious track like Epsom, he has the credentials to break back into the winner's circle soon. For a two-year-old just three months into his fourth month away from victory, that's still very much within realistic expectations.