Birth name: Polar

Profile: Robert Devereux, the Second Earl of Essex is regarded as a prime specimen amongst his owners. Recently returned from a Buckinghamshire stud farm, his blood is fuelled with testosterone and he is determined to demonstrate his dominance in the runs. Having been out of the circuit for six months though, his agility and speed are open to question and his curtailed training regime means that his performance is unpredictable.

 

Race chances: Solid – if Robert Devereux, the Second Earl of Essex can harness his energy and is able to negotiate hazards wisely, he is in with a good chance at taking home the silverware. If on the other hand, he approaches the race as if he were still chasing fillies around fields, he may bulldoze obstacles and waste time.

 

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