Raffles Angel

Her recent form tells the story of a horse in good health. In her last six races, she has finished in the money five times, with three third-place finishes, one win, and one second. That kind of durability matters far more than the occasional blowout, and it suggests she is at ease with her current level. She last raced just a day ago, so she is clearly in regular action — the sort of horse who shows up when asked and does the job expected of her.

Jack Jones's Newmarket yard has found the sweet spot with Raffles Angel at Great Yarmouth, where she has won two of her four races at the track. That is a win rate of 50 per cent over a small but meaningful sample, the kind of course record that makes a trainer's eye light up when the entries come out. She also thrives on normal ground conditions, winning three of six races on standard going — another sign that she is at her best when conditions suit.

Darragh Keenan, her regular partner, has had his strongest results aboard her too, winning two of five races together, a 40 per cent win rate that is far above the pair's typical level. Their last success came four weeks ago at Great Yarmouth on 16 September, and if the ground stays kind and the opportunity presents itself, there is every reason to expect them to add to that tally soon.