Tobyshill

The most encouraging piece of the puzzle is who is doing the training. Nick Scholfield's yard, based in Lambourn — one of the most famous racing villages in Britain, packed with serious stables and serious horses — has already sent out 19 winners this season. That is a yard in form, which matters. Horses trained at busy, confident stables tend to be well-prepared and well-placed in races that suit them. If Scholfield spots the right opportunity for Tobyshill, the groundwork is clearly there.

Having raced just 14 days ago, Tobyshill is fit and active. The question now is whether the team can find a race that plays to whatever this horse does best. With only two runs on the record, there is still plenty to learn — but also plenty of reasons to keep an eye on what comes next.