Night Mission

Trained by Michael Appleby at Oakham, Night Mission benefits from a yard in excellent form this season with 71 winners already to its name. Appleby's expertise with horses at this level is a genuine asset, and the fact that Night Mission is still racing regularly suggests the trainer hasn't given up on the horse's potential. A horse without a win can easily disappear from racing altogether, but Night Mission keeps getting the call, which speaks to something Appleby sees in its ability. The challenge now will be translating that placing form into a breakthrough victory — horses often need multiple attempts before they finally get their heads in front, and at three years old there is still time for that to happen.