Trust Sergei

Recent form has been mixed—a fifth place, then a win, then a second, a fourth, a ninth, and a third in his last six outings—but that second last time out keeps him in the conversation as a horse capable of better things. Trainer Gary Hanmer, based at Tattenhall in Cheshire, has been clear-eyed about what works and what doesn't. Trust Sergei can be difficult about entering the starting gate and has a tendency to pull hard if given too much room to run. He needs races that are set up to suit his style, and the wins at Wolverhampton suggest that track and distance combination has clicked for him. Hanmer has indicated the horse will try five furlongs next, a step down in distance that may play to his strengths. With the yard having sent out 19 winners already this season, Trust Sergei is part of a stable clearly in good form, and his Wolverhampton record suggests there could be more wins to come if the conditions fall right.