Washington Heir

What makes the situation interesting is who is doing the training. Tony Carroll, based at Cropthorne in Worcestershire, has sent out 136 winners already this season — a remarkable total that marks him out as one of the most productive yards in the country right now. When a trainer is landing winners at that kind of volume, the horses around them tend to benefit from sharp preparation and smart placement. Washington Heir is currently competing at Class 5, which is the entry level of British racing, and has raced three times at that level without winning. That's a concern, but it's also worth noting that Carroll has the tools and the track record to find the right opportunity when a horse is ready.

Racing just one day ago, Washington Heir is as active as they come. Carroll clearly believes there is a race to be won somewhere, and with 136 winners on the board this season, his judgment tends to be worth following. The first win hasn't arrived yet — but this is a yard that knows how to find it.