Sontsivka

What makes his recent form interesting is the shape of it. After finishing seventh on his most recent outing, he bounced back to second, then third, which speaks to a horse that is learning fast and capable of performing consistently. The fact that he was last seen racing just a day ago means he is clearly being kept active, which usually suggests the trainer sees enough to keep him in work. H Palmer, who trains her from the yard in Malpas, Cheshire, has had a strong season with 67 winners already, so she is in experienced hands. That Kempton Park win came three weeks back and showed he is ready to race at a decent level — now the question is whether he can string together more victories and move up the grades.