Parole Officer

The recent form tells a story of near-misses and moderate performances. In the last six races, the horse has finished fourth and fifth (both solid efforts), but also posted a string of ninth and eleventh-place finishes that suggest inconsistency. Just yesterday Parole Officer was back in action, so the horse is clearly still working and trying, even without a breakthrough on the board.

Trainer Ewan Whillans, based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, has sent out 28 winners this season, so the yard is functioning well. At Class 5 level — the lower end of the racing ladder — Parole Officer has run five times without winning. This is the right grade for a horse of this ability, but the consistent lack of victory suggests the horse may lack the pace or temperament to get over the line when it counts. Whether Parole Officer finds that elusive first win soon will depend on the race choice and whether the horse finally puts together a complete performance.