Peace Belle

The numbers shift notably when you look at what she does best. Over longer distances of two miles or more, Peace Belle has won 1 from 5 races, which is a 20 per cent win rate — double her overall record. That suggests distance is her ally, and trainer Jennie Candlish's yard at Basford, in Staffordshire, seems keen to exploit it. The trainer has been prolific this season with 64 winners, so there is clearly form and expertise in the operation. Candlish sees genuine potential in Peace Belle, noting that the horse has so much speed she could even step onto the Flat — the standard racing format — if circumstances shifted. The trainer has also suggested trying to win under a double penalty as a long-term strategy, using the horse's Hexham win as leverage. Peace Belle raced just yesterday, so she remains an active proposition, and at five years old she is in her prime. For now, though, she remains a work in progress — a horse with glimpses of ability that has yet to string together the consistency to become a regular winner.