Mr Writer

Overall, he has won 3 races from 13 starts, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 5 races. He has also finished second or third in another 6 races, which means he is competitive more often than not. The standout detail is his preference for fast, dry ground: he has won 3 of his 7 races on those conditions, a win rate of 43 per cent — far better than his average. On slower or wetter ground, he has won none from his 6 races there, which tells you exactly what sort of day suits him best.

He races for trainer James Fanshawe's Newmarket yard, which has been in excellent form this season with 44 winners to their name. His regular jockey is Daniel Muscutt, though the partnership has yielded only 1 win from 5 rides together — suggesting the horse may perform better with a different rider. His first career win came at Catterick Bridge in May, and since then he has found the form that makes him genuinely interesting to watch: capable on his day, reliable in the places, and a real threat whenever dry ground is on the card.