Lost Signal

His first win came at Salisbury in late July 2025, and he followed it up at Ffos Las in August, ending his first season on a two-race winning streak. That kind of momentum is exactly what a yard wants going into winter, and Hannon was clearly pleased enough with what he saw to test him at a higher level early this season — taking him to Newmarket, one of Britain's most demanding tracks, for what the trainer openly described as a race run slightly ahead of his fitness. He finished third, which in context is no disgrace at all.

Hannon's stable has sent out 118 winners already this season, making it one of the most productive yards in Britain right now, and Lost Signal is one they speak warmly about. The trainer believes he's "very decent" — measured praise from someone who sees horses of this quality every day — and the targets being discussed reflect that. The German Guineas and the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot are both serious races, and the fact that either is even being considered for a horse with just four runs tells you plenty. There's also a suggestion he may get better as the distances increase beyond a mile, which means the best of him could still be some way off.

At just three years old, with a perfect places record and a trainer who clearly has a plan, Lost Signal looks like one to follow through the summer.