Letiza

The ground matters enormously with this horse. On normal conditions, Letiza has won 2 of its 13 races — around 1 in every 6 — which is a noticeably sharper record than its overall numbers suggest. That conversion rate is worth knowing: when the track is riding well and conditions are standard, Letiza becomes a different proposition.

Both career wins carry a bit of a story. The first came at Gowran Park back in August 2023, getting Letiza off the mark and onto the scoresheet. The more recent win arrived at Down Royal on 21 June 2025 — though at 13 months ago now, it feels like a memory the team at Sessay will be keen to refresh. Adrian Nicholls has sent out eight winners this season from his North Yorkshire yard, so the operation is in form even if Letiza itself has gone quiet, with recent runs of 8th, 1st, 8th, 6th, 11th, and 2nd suggesting a horse that can suddenly fire but isn't doing so consistently right now.

What's encouraging is the second place in the most recent form — Letiza raced just yesterday and finished runner-up, which is exactly the kind of run that keeps a trainer hopeful. A horse that just got beaten is often closer to winning than one that finished sixth three weeks ago. Nicholls will be watching the entries carefully, waiting for the right race on the right ground to give Letiza its best shot at a third career win.