Pensando A Te

Both wins have come within a month. The first was at Ascot on 5 September, one of Britain's most prestigious racecourses, and the second came this week at Newmarket on 25 September — a huge track and the home of British racing. Winning twice in three weeks tells you this horse is not just quick; it is improving and ready to step up. The most recent outing, just a day ago, saw Pensando A Te finish second, which on the face of it looks like a setback. In reality, at this stage of a young horse's career, finishing second between two wins is often exactly what happens — the horse ran and lost, but is still very much in the conversation.

Trainer Marco Botti, based at Newmarket, has built a strong season: his yard has sent out 45 winners already. Botti is a respected figure in racing, known for developing young talent carefully and for getting horses ready for bigger occasions. Having a two-year-old this effective so early in its career, and doing it under her watch, suggests the team knows what they are doing. The fact that Pensando A Te won at both Ascot and Newmarket — two of the most difficult venues in Britain — within days of each other points to a horse with real class and versatility.

At just three races in, Pensando A Te is at that thrilling stage where almost anything is possible. Most two-year-olds are still finding their feet; this one is already winning at the top level.