Lady Perdita is a two-year-old with a single race under her belt, finishing third on debut just over a day ago. It is too early to draw any firm conclusions about a horse this young with so little experience, but the fact that she made the top three first time out suggests the trainer
Charlie Johnston, who runs a powerful Middleham Moor yard, spotted something worth bringing to the track. Johnston's team has already sent out 131 winners this season, so there is genuine horsepower behind the decision to race her. Whether Lady Perdita develops into a genuine prospect or remains a one-off runner will depend entirely on what happens next — but for now, a top-three finish on debut is a solid start.