Newport

His recent form tells a familiar story: Newport is inconsistent. In his last six races, he has delivered one victory, two fourth-place finishes, a fifth, a tenth, and nothing in between — the sort of pattern you see in a hard-working horse who gets his moments but cannot be relied upon. Last raced just a day ago, he continues to turn up for his trainer, who has enjoyed a productive season with 57 winners already sent out from the yard. Hugh Morgan, his most frequent rider, has yet to draw a win from Newport in five mounts together, which suggests the pairing lacks chemistry, or the timing of their races has simply been unlucky. At Class 5 level — modest company — Newport has won 1 of 6 races, a return of 17 percent that shows even against the easier opposition he cannot be called a banker. For a horse in his sixth year still actively campaigning, Newport represents solid, honest work rather than promise or potential. He will likely find his wins few and far between, but his trainer knows exactly where to place him.