NIMROD was a very significant man in ancient times, the grandson of Ham and great-grandson of Noah. Nimrod is also the name of an Irish/German-bred two-year-old colt who could develop into a horse that we will hear more about in 2016.

On pedigree Nimrod is born to be a good one. It has taken him time to visit the winner’s enclosure, but he did so at the fourth attempt last weekend in Bremen. He had been runner-up on his first three outings and he is in the care of trainer Peter Schiergen who will presumably place him to best advantage after a winter break.