Snapback

What makes this particularly worth watching is who is behind it. Snapback is trained by the father-and-son team of John and Thady Gosden, one of the most respected yards in British racing, based out of Newmarket in Suffolk. This season alone they have sent out 140 winners — that is not a yard that wastes time on horses it doesn't believe in. When a Gosden-trained horse turns up at a track and wins on debut, people tend to pay attention.

There is obviously a great deal still to learn about Snapback. One race tells you it can win, but not how good it really is or how it will handle tougher company. The next few months should answer both questions. For now, though, the record is perfect — and in racing, perfect is a fine place to start.