The recent form doesn't offer much comfort either. Working backwards from the latest run: seventh, third, fourth, tenth, sixth, twelfth. There's a glimpse of something in that third place, sandwiched between results that range from modest to forgettable, but no sustained run of form to get excited about. The tenth and twelfth suggest days when Amburana simply wasn't competitive at all.
What makes the situation slightly more interesting is the timing — this horse raced just yesterday, so whatever is happening in Padraig Butler's yard in Bandon, County Cork, it's happening right now. Butler's team has sent out four winners this season, which shows the yard is capable of getting horses to the line first. The question is whether Amburana can ever be one of them. At eight years old, with a blank win column after eight attempts, optimism has to be earned rather than assumed.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramore Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 1 Jan | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 5 Oct | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Oct | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 May | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 25 Sep | 0% |