Against the Crowd | Horses In Focus

Our Horses In Focus list consists of horses flagged-up, analysed and designated as 'of interest' in the ATC daily columns. This is where we record the outcome of their future performances - and the handicapper's subsequent reaction.

DATE	HORSE	OR	THOUGHT IN BRIEF	FORM SINCE	OR SINCE
18.05.2022	Woven	88	Had a bona fide excuse at York after producing performances at Doncaster and at York that suggested he's ready to produce a new top. A bounce back candidate going forward. Worth trying left-handed over 6f or 7f.
17.05.2022	Aberama Gold	87	A wind operation has clearly done the trick and he produced a better performance on seasonal debut at York than he has done for a while - doing by far the best from the low numbers in the draw. He's a live prospect.	5
17.05.2022	Summerghand	101	Ran his best race this year at York having dropped down the rankings. An additional 2 pound drop can only aid his cause. He's a dangerous player now on a really competitive mark.
17.05.2022	What's The Story	97	He's an 8yo now but still very capable - especially on his favourite strip at York. He's always done well off marks in the 90s. Rated 97 now he is a live contender in big-field handicaps over a mile and 10f.
09.05.2022	Cruyff Turn	97	Is well-handicapped on his best form and with two races under his belt already this term he is interesting on his preferred quick ground.	1	100
09.05.2022	Lion Tower	89	Ran well on seasonal debut at Thirsk from a wide draw that does not suit his need to race prominently and he can do better in more favourable circumstances.	32	90
09.05.2022	Count D'orsay	94	Produced a good run from a wide berth and an unpromising running position at Chester. He's dropping down the ratings and can break a losing sequence on ground with cut.	0	95
09.05.2022	My Little Tip	92	Produced a career-best in adversity at Chester but showed enough to suggest he is competitive on his current mark and that he can improve for softer ground.
13.04.2022	Cold Stare	91	Needs to be rated 93 or lower to win a handicap and ideally wants ground softer than good. He's rated 91 and he produced a promising seasonal return in adversity at Doncaster. He's dangerous when he gets his ground.	65	88, 87
31.03.2022	Barbill	89	Had a poor season and dropped down the rankings in 2021 but starts the 2022 campaign on a mark he is more than capable of winning from.
31.03.2022	Cairn Gorm	93	The 4yo's 2021 season fell apart following a good showing at a big price in a big-field handicap at Newmarket's July meeting. A close-season move to Mick Appleby's yard can see him bounceback from a handicap mark of 93.
29.03.2022	Dakota Gold	101	This big-field handicap specialist spent last season running unsuccessfully in stakes races but has dropped back down the ratings and is sure to return to winning ways in a handicap at some point this season.	010	98, 102
28.03.2022	Rogue Bear	87	Ran a big race in the Lincoln despite being drawn on the wrong side; despite facing a pace disadvantage and despite meeting adversity. He looks rated to win something off his current mark.	32	89, 91
28.03.2022	Brunch	104	Produced a competitive performance in the race whilst not being at 100%. He needs a pound or two shaving from his rating and he'll be a big player in big-field mile handicaps this term.	32	106