Scorsese

What stands out about Scorsese is his preference for slightly soft ground. On those conditions, he wins 2 races from every 5 (40%), nearly doubling his win rate elsewhere. This is the sort of detail that matters — a horse that runs well on firmer, faster ground may suit summer racing, while Scorsese's profile suggests he thrives when the track is yielding and tactically demanding. He is trained by Neil Mulholland at Limpley Stoke in Wiltshire, a yard that has sent out sixty winners this season and clearly knows how to get the best from its charges.

His recent form tells a mixed story. Over his last six races, he has managed one win, one second place, and one third place, with the remaining three runs unplaced. That suggests form is patchy, though with three wins and five top-three finishes from just eighteen races, there is enough evidence that he can find the winners' enclosure. His jockey Richie McLernon, who has ridden him on six occasions, has yet to record a win in the saddle, which may be worth noting if Scorsese next runs with a different rider. At Class 4 level — midfield competitive races — he has won once from five races. Keep an eye on him next time heavy rain softens the ground at Sedgefield.