Roc My Haarth

The recent form tells a story of inconsistency. In the last six outings, Roc My Haarth has placed second twice — solid efforts that suggest the horse can run to a level — but has also finished sixth twice and tenth once. That is the profile of a horse that turns up most weeks but cannot quite string together the kind of consistency needed to rack up wins. The four places from fifteen races show it is not without ability; it simply lacks the edge required at the level it competes. Hackett's yard has had a respectable season with four winners to date, which means Roc My Haarth remains a project worth the effort. With racing just yesterday, the horse is clearly fit and active, still being campaigned as a regular runner. For a seven-year-old with just the one win on the board, that continued activity suggests either genuine belief in another breakthrough, or simply the reality of a horse that earns its keep by turning up.