Karrygrant

The recent form tells the story of a horse that turns up and runs well most days. In the last six races, Karrygrant has picked up two second-place finishes and another third, sandwiched around some mid-field efforts. It's the record of a solid, reliable performer rather than a flashy talent, but also one that clearly belongs in competitive company and understands how to get close. The fact that the horse is still active — last racing just a day ago — suggests the trainer, J P Murtagh, has the confidence to keep saddling it up despite the lack of a breakthrough.

Murtagh's yard at Coolaghknock Glebe in County Kildare has been in fine form this season, sending out 53 winners, so Karrygrant is part of a strong operation. For a three-year-old without a win yet, that matters. The horse has time on its side and the experience of eight races already under its belt. The pattern of placing finishes suggests it is competitive and capable — it just needs one race to fall right, one gap to open, one moment where everything clicks. Until that happens, Karrygrant remains that horse you watch with cautious optimism, knowing a win could come at almost any point.