Jazzy Matty

What makes Jazzy Matty truly interesting is how he transforms at Cheltenham. From 5 races there, he has 2 wins—a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall 19% record elsewhere. Cheltenham seems to bring out something special in him. Collins has spoken openly about how much the horse loves the track and how he "runs his race here every year," suggesting this is no fluke but genuine affinity. The trainer is ambitious for him too: he has mentioned that the Grand Annual—a prestigious Cheltenham race—looks tailor-made for this horse's abilities.

Recent form has been tougher. Jazzy Matty hasn't won in his last six races, though he has picked up places in several of them, most recently finishing sixth and fifth in his last two outings. He is still racing actively and still capable of competing at the highest level, as his Class 1 victories prove. With Danny Gilligan as his most regular rider—the pair have won 2 from 11 races together—and Collins's Navan yard in fine fettle this season with 20 winners already sent out, the stage is set for Jazzy Matty to add to his tally. On his day, particularly on home turf at Cheltenham, he remains a genuine threat.