Ricardo Phillips

Trained by Henry Candy at Kingston Warren in Oxfordshire, Ricardo Phillips competes mainly in Class 6 races — the lower rungs of the ladder — where he has won once from nine attempts. His recent form tells the story of a reliable midfield performer. In his last six races he has finished third twice, fifth once, and hit the frame elsewhere, most recently just three days ago. The horse is still actively campaigning, which speaks to his soundness and the trainer's faith in finding him another winning opportunity.

Trevor Whelan has been his most frequent rider, but the partnership has yet to yield a victory from eight attempts together, a statistic that may be worth monitoring if circumstances change. What Ricardo Phillips offers is consistency in the right circumstances — a horse that has learned where he runs best and shows up, week after week, to fight for a place. Leicester holds the key to his future wins, and at five years old he remains active enough to add to his tally.