Poweracclaim

The partnership with jockey Ben Coen hasn't cracked the code either, with 0 wins from 5 races together. That said, Coen keeps getting the leg up, which suggests the team still believes there's a win in this horse — you don't keep booking the same rider if you've given up hope. The fact that Poweracclaim raced just one day ago shows it's fit, active, and being given every opportunity to find its moment.

What works in Poweracclaim's favour is the quality of the yard behind it. Trainer J P Murtagh, based in Co Kildare, has sent out 54 winners already this season — that's a serious operation, not a small stable hoping for the odd piece of luck. When a yard of that calibre keeps running a horse, it usually means they can see something worth persevering with. A first win may still be coming, and when it does, it will have been well earned.