Imperial Court

Imperial Court is a 2-year-old still finding its way in racing. The horse has had one race so far and finished eighth, which is exactly the kind of early-season outing many young racehorses go through — not every debut goes to plan, and a single run tells you almost nothing about what lies ahead. Roger Varian, the Newmarket trainer, has the horse in his yard, and Varian's operation is in strong form this season with 87 winners already sent out. That kind of record suggests Imperial Court is in a yard with the resources and experience to develop a young horse properly over time.