Erne Star
Erne Star is a 4-year-old with an unusual story: a long absence from racing that makes his next appearance, whenever it comes, genuinely intriguing. The horse has never won or placed in four races, finishing well down the field each time, with his most recent outing producing a ninth-place finish. That race was nearly two years and three months ago — an eternity in racing terms. Whatever the reason for the long layoff, it means Erne Star is returning to competition as almost an unknown quantity, at least in recent form.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
A G Beatty & P McBride & Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
0%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Trained by Francis Casey, whose yard has sent out three winners this season, the horse will need to show marked improvement to make an impact. With no success from his four previous attempts, the baseline is clear: he has never shown he can beat a field. Whether the extended break represents a fresh start or simply reflects a horse who hasn't found his level remains to be seen. For now, Erne Star is one to watch when he returns — less for what he has done and more for what comes next.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Returning from a 824-day absence
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
26 Dec
24th
Leopardstown
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 30 runners
11 Nov
15th
Down Royal
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 22 runners
22 Oct
11th
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft_To_Heavy · 21 runners
1 Oct
9th
Tipperary
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 15 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
Benjamin P Kennedy Current Jockey
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Dec |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
11 Nov |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
1 Oct |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
22 Oct |
0% |