The Untamed

The form since then has been harder to read. The Untamed has raced three times without winning, though it did finish in the top 3 on the opening run of that sequence, keeping its record of finishing in the frame in every race to date. Last time out, just a day ago, it finished ninth—a sharp drop from what had come before. At this stage, with only four races under its belt, The Untamed remains a work in progress. A 50% win rate is eye-catching on paper, but it reflects the horse's limited experience rather than proven consistency at a particular level. What happens next will matter far more than what has already happened. Hannon's yard has been in fine fettle this season with 118 winners, so The Untamed will be getting professional handling as it develops. Whether it can get back to the form that produced those two wins, or whether last week's ninth signals a change in trajectory, remains to be seen.