Usyk

The horse's recent form tells a story of near-misses and disappointment. In his last six outings he has finished third and fourth twice each, with a pair of sixth-place finishes sandwiched between them. That third-place finish was his most recent run, just a day ago, suggesting he remains competitive at his level even without the satisfaction of winning. He has not found the winner's circle in his last six races, a dry spell that will weigh on both him and his the yard.

Usyk is trained by Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies at their Naunton yard in Gloucestershire, an operation that has already sent out 62 winners this season — a yard clearly capable of preparing horses to win. That kind of support and expertise gives Usyk every chance to turn his potential into victories. For now, though, he remains a horse still waiting for his moment.