Nouvotic

The partnership with jockey Darragh O'Keeffe has proved particularly potent. The pair have won 3 races from 7 together, a win rate of 43 percent — nearly one win in every two rides. That suggests genuine chemistry between horse and rider, the sort of understanding that makes a difference in tight finishes. Trained by Henry De Bromhead at Knockeen in County Waterford, Nouvotic operates in a yard that has already sent out 110 winners this season alone, a sign of the calibre of horses and horsemanship on the property.

Recent form shows a horse that remains competitive. Nouvotic has won 3 of its last 6 races, with results reading two, first, first, second, sixth and first going backwards from most recent. The horse was last seen just over a day ago and is actively racing, which means there is every chance to see it run again soon. Last August the horse secured victory at Punchestown, suggesting it carries genuine ability beyond Wexford's welcoming ground. For a seven-year-old in the middle ranks, Nouvotic represents a horse still earning its keep and still capable of turning up with a winning performance when the stars align.