What matters most is that he runs for R Mike Smith's yard at Galston in East Ayrshire, and Smith has already sent out 25 winners this season — a strong win rate that suggests horses are being prepared properly and the stable is in form. Debut runners are always a gamble, but a yard firing on all cylinders gives a horse the best possible chance of showing early ability. We will find out soon enough if Sneakin Pete is the real thing or just a nice prospect who needs time to develop.