Hvar

That sole win came at Wolverhampton back in October 2025, and it remains the defining moment of Hvar's career so far. Wolverhampton is an all-weather track that runs year-round under floodlights, and it suits horses who travel smoothly and handle a tight, turning circuit — so it's worth watching whether Hvar gets back there.

The recent form makes for more mixed reading: the last four races show a win and a placed effort sandwiched around a couple of quieter runs, finishing as low as fifth and fourth. That kind of up-and-down pattern is common in young horses who are still finding their feet, and it means the October win hasn't quite been built on yet. Whether that's down to the horse needing the right conditions, the right trip, or simply more time to mature is something John and Sean Quinn will know better than anyone.

The Quinn yard, based at Norton in North Yorkshire, has been in fine form this season with 42 winners on the board — that's a yard firing on all cylinders, which is an encouraging sign for any horse in their care. Hvar raced just one day ago, so whatever happened most recently is fresh and will shape what comes next. At three, with time on its side and a yard in form behind it, the story is far from written.