The recent form makes for slightly mixed reading. A second-place finish early on hinted at real promise, and a third followed, but the last two runs have produced fifth-place finishes, and the most recent race — just yesterday — resulted in a blank. That dip in form will be something trainer Robson De Aguiar will be keeping a close eye on. Based in Mullingar, County Westmeath, De Aguiar has had a productive season with 11 winners already sent out from the yard, which suggests this is a competent operation that knows how to get a horse ready to win. Fate's Gambit simply hasn't crossed the line first yet.
At this stage, the profile of a horse that places regularly but can't quite seal the deal is one of the most common — and most frustrating — in racing. It speaks to a horse that is competitive enough to belong at this level but perhaps lacks the finishing kick to get its nose in front when it matters. Whether that changes with more experience, a different track, or a shift in conditions remains to be seen. What's clear is that Fate's Gambit is active, racing frequently, and very much in the mix.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 6 Feb | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 15 Mar | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 3 May | 0% |