Put yourself in the shoes of trainer Steven Burridge and “frustrating” has got to be the word.

Not that he has much to regret when it comes to his overall showing this season.

The long-time Kranji resident currently sits on six winners for 2024, and it was as recent as March 17 that he showcased a potential moneyspinner when Bakeel blew away his rivals in the Novice event over 1,400m.