Orion's Belt

The standout detail is that Orion's Belt actually thrives at distances between seven furlongs and a mile, winning one of every four races (1 win from 4) at that trip. That's a genuinely strong win rate at its preferred distance, suggesting the horse has genuine ability when conditions suit. Where it falls apart is in top-level races — it has won zero of four attempts at the highest class, which tells you this is a horse that belongs in lesser company but has been stepped up beyond its level. Trained by Richard Hannon's powerful yard near Wilts, which has sent out 118 winners this season alone, Orion's Belt may simply need to be dropped back in class and run at its sweet spot to rediscover form. The recent activity — it raced just a day ago — shows the yard are still searching for the right opportunity, but until that wins column ticks over again, it remains an inconsistent performer on the fringes of racing.