Pride of Nepal

What stands out is his particular liking for normal, standard ground conditions. When the track is neither heavy and muddy nor lightning-fast and firm, Pride of Nepal has flourished—winning four of his 17 races in such conditions, a win rate of roughly one win in every four attempts. That's a meaningful edge and suggests his the yard know to watch for those opportunities. He also shows real form at Windsor, where he has won two of his six visits, hinting at a horse who likes that particular track.

Archie Watson's yard at Upper Lambourn has sent out 62 winners this season, so Pride of Nepal is part of a thriving operation. His main jockey has been Miss Sarah Bowen, though their partnership has yielded just two wins from 16 races together—12%, which is below his overall record and suggests they may not be the ideal pairing. In terms of the races he targets, he competes mostly in Class 5 company and has won four of 18 there, a win rate of roughly one in every four-and-a-half races. His recent form shows some inconsistency: a win last month sandwiched between finishes down the field, then a fourth place just a day ago. At eight years old, he remains active and competitive, though perhaps not the horse to build a afternoon's racing around.