That Darn Cantor

The form since that victory has been mixed. In the six runs that followed, That Darn Cantor has managed just one placement to go with some disappointing efforts, most recently finishing sixth. This is a horse that is still finding its feet at the higher levels, winning roughly 1 in every 9 races overall, though there is a clear preference for races over longer distances. At trips between one mile three furlongs and one mile four furlongs, That Darn Cantor's record ticks up to 1 win from 4 races—a 25 percent win rate that suggests this is the sweet spot. Shorter or longer distances have not brought the same success. Ed Dunlop's Newmarket yard, which has already sent out 39 winners this season, will be looking to capitalise on that preference and find races where the distance and conditions suit. With That Darn Cantor still only three and just a single win to its name, there is time yet for this one to develop further, though consistency remains the real test.