Overbudget

The recent runs tell an encouraging story. Over the last six races, Overbudget has finished third once and second once, sandwiched among mid-field efforts. That third-place finish is the closest to a win so far, and it hints that the gaps are narrowing. Appleby's yard is in excellent form this season with 71 winners already, so there is solid support behind the horse. At just three years old, Overbudget still has time to develop, and the fact that it remains in active competition rather than being sidelined suggests the trainer believes there is something to work with. The next few weeks will be telling — another run like that third-place effort, or better, would put a first win within realistic reach.