The recent form tells a familiar story. Looking at the last six races, Imperial Tune has finished second and third in that stretch, which shows the ability is still there, but the results either side of those moments — finishing seventh, eighth, ninth, and one pulled up entirely — suggest a horse that shows up on its own terms rather than anyone else's. At ten years old, horses don't suddenly reinvent themselves, so those occasional flickers of form are probably as good as it gets.
Sean Flanagan has partnered Imperial Tune more than anyone else, riding it in 6 of its 10 races together. That record stands at zero wins from six attempts, which is a tough return for a jockey who will know this horse better than almost anyone. The pair raced as recently as yesterday, which at least confirms Imperial Tune is still fit, active, and in the mix — even if the winning formula continues to prove elusive.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 10 May | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 27 Jan | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 27 Feb | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jan | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jul | 0% |