Rocket Boots

The recent form tells a useful story. After that winning run, Rocket Boots came sixth next time out, which is the sort of dip that happens to young horses after a big effort. Before the win, though, there were some decent efforts: a second-place finish, a fourth, a thirteenth, a sixth, and another fourth. The horse shows enough consistency in placing to suggest it belongs in races at this level, even if winning is still rare. James Owen, the trainer based at Newmarket, has a strong yard — his runners have already sent out 205 winners this season — so Rocket Boots is in a stable that knows how to develop young talent. With a first win now under its belt and still only two years old, there is genuine room for improvement. The horse is clearly still learning, but that debut victory this week gives some reason for optimism about what might come next.