Oh So Charming

What makes Oh So Charming worth watching is his recent form at specific distances and in certain race types. Over 7 furlongs to a mile—the sweet spot for his running style—he has won 1 of 4 races, a 25% return that stands out against his overall 9% win rate. This is where he runs his best race. More tellingly, when stepping up into Class 4 races, the second tier of competitive contests in Britain and Ireland, he has won 1 of 3, a 33% win rate that suggests he thrives when the level of competition drops slightly. His last winning race came just two months ago at Sligo on 6 August, so he is not yet a horse relying on buried history; he remains capable of finding the winner's enclosure.

However, his recent form has turned difficult. In his last six races, he has managed only one third-place finish and a second, with three unplaced runs in between. This is the sort of streak that explains why a 6-year-old with three career wins is still racing in modest company rather than retired to a quieter life. Ridden most often by Sam James, the partnership has yielded just 1 win from 8 races together, though James does get the best from him: he won on the horse once, a 12% return that trails Oh So Charming's overall record. Trained by P Cluskey's yard in Balbriggan, County Dublin, Oh So Charming remains an active racer, last out just a day ago. He is the kind of honest, determined horse who will find another win somewhere, but patience will be required.