Liasse d'Argent

What makes the situation worth watching, rather than simply writing off, is the stable behind the horse. Tom Gretton trains out of Inkberrow in Worcestershire and has sent out 13 winners already this season — a yard clearly in decent form and capable of getting horses to perform. When a trainer is firing at that rate, it is reasonable to assume the horses in their care are being placed with some thought. Liasse d'Argent raced just yesterday, meaning it is right in the middle of an active campaign, and three races is still a relatively small sample to judge any horse on.

The honest assessment, though, is that this is a horse still looking for its moment. No wins, no top-three finishes, and finishing positions that suggest it is running into the back half of fields. Whether that changes depends on finding the right opportunity — and on whether the talent Gretton's team clearly believes is there eventually shows up on the track.