Jafimgoso

His current form reads 4-2-1-7-9-7, which means he has gone from struggling to land a blow to finishing second and then winning last time out at Ludlow on 10 May 2026 — just six weeks ago. That upswing matters. Horses in form tend to stay in form, and Jafimgoso looks like one who has finally clicked into gear.

The partnership with jockey Harry Skelton is worth noting. The two have worked together in 8 of his 12 races, winning 2 of them — a win rate of 25%, or 1 in every 4 races together. That is a meaningfully better record than the horse achieves overall, which suggests there is a real understanding between them. Harry Skelton is trained by his brother Dan Skelton, based just outside Alcester in Warwickshire — one of the most prolific yards in Britain right now, having sent out 198 winners this season alone. That is the kind of operation where horses get well prepared and well placed, and it shows.

Ground conditions make a notable difference. On normal ground, Jafimgoso has won 2 of his 7 races — roughly 1 in 3 — which is a solid record. Get him on the right surface and he becomes a much more interesting proposition.

The one caveat is his record at Class 4 level — the grade he typically runs in — where he has yet to win in 6 attempts. His two victories have come elsewhere, which suggests the team may need to think carefully about where they pitch him next. He races again imminently, having run just a day ago, so clearly the yard — the team, rather — are keeping him busy. Whether he can finally convert at his most common level will be the next chapter in what has become a quietly compelling story.