Wonder

Trained by James Fanshawe at Newmarket, Wonder has the benefit of a yard in excellent form this season with 44 winners already to its name. The partnership with jockey Dylan Hogan has also borne fruit: together they have won 2 of their 10 races, a 20 percent win rate that sits well above Wonder's overall numbers. When Wonder races at its preferred distance of between 1 mile 1 furlong and 1 mile 2 furlongs, it sharpens noticeably, winning 1 of 3 races at those trips. However, the horse has struggled badly in Class 4 company—the higher level at which it has been campaigned—with zero wins from nine attempts. This suggests Wonder's sweet spot is at a slightly lower level on the card, where both its class and the distance can play to its strengths, as Southwell races often do. With last week's outing still fresh, Wonder remains active and competing.