Time Thief

What stands out is the freshness of the form. Time Thief last raced just a day ago and finished second, which means the horse is actively racing and clearly being campaigned with confidence by trainer Tom Clover. The Newmarket yard has sent out 23 winners this season, so there is real horsepower behind the operation. The fact that Clover has run the horse twice in quick succession and is keeping it active suggests the trainer sees something worth pursuing. A 50 per cent win rate over two races is a small sample, of course, but it tells you this horse can get the job done when the conditions are right — and at three years old, with only two races under its belt, there is genuine upside left to explore.