Gimme Energy

The recent form figures tell an interesting story. Reading from most recent to oldest, the sequence runs 12, a dash (which typically means the horse was pulled up or didn't finish), 10, and 8. That middle blank is a concern — any race where a horse doesn't complete the course raises questions about soundness or confidence — but the earlier finishes in eighth and tenth, while not spectacular, suggest a horse racing against decent competition. Twelfth last time out is the low point, and it's hard to put a positive spin on that.

What works in Gimme Energy's favour is that the horse raced just yesterday and is clearly being kept busy by trainer John S O'Donoghue, whose yard is based at the Curragh in County Kildare — the heartland of Irish flat racing. O'Donoghue's team has sent out seven winners already this season, which shows they know how to get a horse ready to win. The question is when Gimme Energy will repay their patience. With no wins from four tries, the horse still hasn't shown it can close the deal — but at three years old, there's time, and yards don't keep running horses unless they believe the day is coming.