Made All

Sam England, who trains Made All at Guiseley in Yorkshire, has identified the key to getting the best from this horse: he needs to be ridden cold, allowed to settle and travel his own race, rather than forced into the pace. England's yard has sent out 49 winners this season and clearly knows how to manage mid-level performers. The trainer notes that Made All's winning form coincided with the fitting of a tongue-strap and a shift in riding tactics, and that the horse rose 20 pounds in the handicap this year — a sign that his good form has been noticed by the racing authorities. Interestingly, Made All gets on best on fast, dry ground, where he has won two of six races, compared to just one win in 17 races at Class 6 level, where he typically competes. The gap between those two figures tells you he thrives when conditions and distance align, but can struggle against tougher opposition or over unsuitable ground. Recent form has been patchy — three top-3 finishes in his last six races, but also a couple of fifth-place efforts — suggesting he remains a horse with real ability on his day, but one who needs the conditions to fall his way.