Sanafi Zabeel

His recent form tells a mixed story. In his last six races — all run within the past few weeks — he has picked up three places and a win, but also registered a couple of disappointing runs lower down the field. That inconsistency is typical of a horse operating at this level, where the margins between competitive and out of sorts can be razor-thin. Jim Goldie's yard at Uplawmoor has been prolific this season with 88 winners, which suggests Sanafi Zabeel is being trained competently and has every chance to build on what he has already achieved.

With a career record of 2 wins and 6 places from 11 races, Sanafi Zabeel is a solid, honest performer rather than a brilliant one — but he is still actively racing and still capable of adding to that tally. For a horse like this, consistency at a favoured venue and regular opportunities to race are what matter most.