Kittys Glance

The pattern in recent form is encouraging. After that Newton Abbot win on 28 September, Kittys Glance has been racing constantly, picking up a second place and two thirds in between victories. That kind of consistency—rarely finishing out of the frame—indicates the horse is running well and the trainer, Alan King at Wroughton in Wiltshire, knows when to strike. King's yard has already sent out 57 winners this season, so the timing of entries is clearly sharp.

The real edge shows on normal ground conditions. On good, standard surfaces Kittys Glance wins 2 of every 5 races—a 40 percent win rate that is markedly better than its overall record. That is the kind of information savvy punters and casual watchers alike should remember. The horse's first win came at Huntingdon in March this year, but it has taken until the autumn to find consistency. The fact that it is still racing hard, one day after its last outing, suggests Alan King sees the form as strong enough to keep it active. This is a horse worth watching on any card where the ground is holding up.