Wicket Keeper

The puzzle is what has happened since. Wicket Keeper has not won in his last six races, though he has finished in the top 3 twice in that run. His recent form reads 4-23-21-6-4-2 (most recent first), which shows inconsistency but also some bright moments — fourth place ten days ago suggests he is still competing seriously. Where Wicket Keeper has struggled is in top-level Class 1 or 2 races, where he has won none of his three attempts. He seems to be a horse for competitive Class 3 company, where he can mix it with horses of a similar standard.

Brittain's yard at Warthill in North Yorkshire has been in good form this season, with 23 winners already saddled, and the trainer clearly rates Wicket Keeper as a horse with character and ability. The challenge for his the yard now is finding the right races and getting him back to the winner's circle, where he belongs. At 4 years old, he has time on his side, and recent form suggests he is still a horse to keep an eye on.