Muskoka

Since that Hereford victory, Muskoka has been chasing another success without finding it. His last six races tell the story: fourth place most recently, followed by a second, then four consecutive blanks. It is the sort of pattern that hints at a horse still capable of running well on the day but struggling against the depth of competition he faces. Recently partnered most often with jockey Rex Dingle — with whom he has won once from six rides together, a 17 percent win rate — Muskoka remains active and was out just a day ago. Trained by Emma Lavelle at Ogbourne Maizey in Wiltshire, he races from a yard that has already saddled 44 winners this season, suggesting he is part of a working team with the experience to get the best from him. At eight years old, there is still time for another winning opportunity, though the gaps between victories grow longer.