Miss Raincloud

What makes Raincloud interesting is not what she has done yet, but what Dunn believes she can do. The trainer describes her as a "dark horse" and says she works impressively at home, suggesting there is more to come. Raincloud was still developing as a May foal when born, meaning she started racing younger than ideal, and Dunn reckons she needs a race over seven furlongs to a mile to really show her hand. She also has notable breeding credentials—she is a half-sister to Khaloosy, which won the prestigious Britannia Stakes, a top-tier Group 3 race. That family link hints at quality genetics even if Raincloud has not yet managed to translate it into results. At Class 6 level, where she has raced ten times without a win, the field is highly competitive, and the lack of a breakthrough suggests she may need either a step up in distance, more time to mature, or both. Dunn's yard has already sent out six winners this season, so there is form in the stable. Raincloud is a horse still learning her trade, and one day soon the patience may pay off.