Lay of the Day: The Name Is Frank

Numerous horses in training flatter to deceive. These types often lurk in low-grade races and you can find them by taking a quick look at their strike rate.

The Name Is Frank has won 4 of his 69 starts but more worryingly he has placed 17 times, which means he can run well but struggles to win.

This is exactly what he did on his last start. He finished a good fourth in a 17-runner race, despite racing from out of the handicap. Normally this would put him high on the short list but we’ve been there before.