Portacloy

The interesting detail is what he does at the lower levels. In Class 5 races — the bottom rung of the ladder — Portacloy has won 1 of his 5 attempts, a 20 percent win rate that is noticeably better than his overall record. This suggests he has a level where he can be competitive, even if he struggles badly when stepped up in class. His recent form tells a muddled story: he was placed twice in his last six outings (two fifth-place finishes, then a win back in September), but also finished outside the frame in his other three runs, including an 11th place. He raced just yesterday, finishing fifth, which shows the yard keeps him active and still believes there is a win in him at the right track and class. For a modest three-year-old with limited ability, Portacloy remains a puzzle: solid enough to win occasionally, but not good enough to string together anything resembling form.