Lonely Island

What does give the profile a little more colour is the yard behind it. O'Callaghan's operation at The Curragh has sent out 22 winners this season, which is a healthy return and suggests this is a stable that knows how to get a young horse ready to perform. The Curragh is one of Ireland's most important training centres, so Lonely Island is at least learning its trade in good company.

The three-month absence is worth noting. Whether that was planned or prompted by something else, horses that return after a break can often show significant improvement — particularly two-year-olds, who are still physically developing and can change considerably in a short space of time. A seventh on debut is nothing to write home about, but it is equally nothing to dismiss. First runs for young horses are frequently little more than a learning exercise, and what matters is what comes next.