Can Charlie Appleby kick off a fantastic British season today? Day two of the Craven meeting has key signs.

Not long ago, Appleby was a dominant force, winning back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022. However, last season he struggled in Britain, finishing eighth in the championship and earning £2.8 million in prize-money, a significant decrease from the previous year’s £6.3 million. Despite this, perspective is needed as he still managed to send out 106 winners and scored at the Breeders’ Cup for the third year in a row with Master Of The Seas.

He also silenced reports of his downturn by winning several Group races at the end of the year, including the Futurity Trophy with Ancient Wisdom.