The recent form string is the most interesting part of the picture. A run of 2-7-14-3, read from most recent to oldest, shows a horse that has been all over the place. That 14th-place finish stands out as a clear off-day, sandwiched between solid efforts either side of it. Whatever happened that day, the horse bounced back, and racing just yesterday, Facile Ocean ran second — as live and competitive as it has been at any point in its career so far.
Ciaran Murphy, who trains the horse from his yard in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, has had a productive season with 18 winners sent out — a healthy total that suggests a yard in decent form and capable of placing its horses well. A first win for Facile Ocean, whenever it comes, would be a well-earned one.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 26 Mar | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 8 Feb | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 11 Apr | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 second | 15 May | 0% |