What is interesting about Granlahan is the recent form. In its last six races, it has placed three times, most recently finishing second just a day ago. That second place finish came after a run of fourth, second, sixth, and third. This is a horse that is running regularly and, more importantly, running well enough to be thereabouts. It is not winning races, but it is close to doing so. The pattern suggests a horse that has the ability to mix with its rivals and is active enough to suggest the trainer still sees potential.
Adrian McGuinness's yard at Lusk has been firing this season, sending out 45 winners, so Granlahan is not being overlooked or neglected. The fact that it is still being run tells you the trainer believes there is a race to be won. Whether Granlahan will break that duck remains to be seen, but a horse that finishes second and third as regularly as this one does is a horse capable of winning — it just needs a bit of luck to fall its way.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan Tight |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 10 Jul | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
2 | 2 seconds | 31 Aug | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 10 May | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 May | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 21 Jul | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jan | 0% |