Physique

The shape of Physique's racing life becomes clearer when you separate where it runs. At the highest level of competition it regularly faces — Class 3 races — the horse has managed nothing in 9 attempts, a run that shows the real ceiling of its abilities. But step down in quality or find Newmarket's particular conditions, and things change. With regular rider Mohammed Tabti, Physique has won 1 of 6 races together, a partnership win rate of 17 per cent that outstrips its overall record considerably. The pair clearly understand each other, and Tabti may hold a key to coaxing more from this horse.

Recent form suggests Physique is still finding its way. Its last six races read 9-10-4-7-12-1 — a ninth place most recently, then a tenth, a fourth, a seventh, a twelfth, and a win before that. There is shape there: the horse is capable of a good day on its day, but consistency remains elusive. Having raced just yesterday, Physique is an active runner, and at six years old still has time to add to a modest tally. For a horse without top-level credentials, Newmarket remains its sanctuary, and getting back there may be the surest way to see it in the winner's circle again.