The Man

His early promise, at least, was real. He broke his duck at Southwell on 29 April 2024, and followed up with a second win at York just weeks later. Those victories came in races below the very top level, and when Richard Spencer's yard has tried him at Class 1 — one of Britain's most demanding race types — the results have been stark: three attempts, no wins. That 0% record at the top tells you where The Man belongs, and it is not in the premium races. His recent form, reading most recent first as 4-7-13-11-6-6, shows some consistency in mid-field finishes, but also a worrying lack of sparkle. He was last out just a day ago, which means the yard is keeping him busy, still looking for another win after more than a year without one. Whether he will find it again remains to be seen, but at this stage The Man looks more like a middle-distance handicap campaigner than a horse destined for the big time.