Ongombo

The recent form tells a story of an improving learner. After that win at Ffos Las, Ongombo ran just a day ago and finished ninth — a step back, but not uncommon for a horse still working out what racing demands. Before the victory, it had run sixth and eighth in its two starts before that, so the win feels like genuine progress rather than a one-off. Two places from five races means it's shown up in the money often enough to suggest the trainer has it in the right races.

Charlie Fellowes, based in Newmarket, is a trainer with a strong yard — 21 winners already this season shows a handler who knows how to prepare horses to win. For a young horse still learning the game, having that kind of expertise matters. Ongombo won't set the world alight on a 20% win rate, but it has shown it can get the job done and finish in the money regularly. At this early stage of its career, that's exactly what you want to see.