The recent form makes for uncomfortable reading. In her last six races the finishing positions read 7, 11, 4, 5, 7, and 14 — that most recent run, a 14th place finish, is the kind of result that leaves everyone scratching their heads. The one flicker of hope is that fourth place, which at least shows she can get into the conversation on her day, even if converting that into a podium finish has proved beyond her so far.
She is trained by John C McConnell at his yard in Stamullen, County Meath, and that context is worth sitting with for a moment. McConnell's operation has sent out 38 winners this season — this is clearly a yard that knows how to get horses winning. She's A Gift, then, is not a case of a horse in the wrong hands. The trainer has the tools and the record. This one just hasn't clicked yet, and at this point in her career, patience is being tested.
Whether there is a race out there that suits her better, or whether the yard — the trainer and owner — are simply hoping something changes, only time will tell. What is certain is that 0 from 15 is a tough number to look past.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
7 | 7 other | 23 Apr | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 22 Oct | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 1 Oct | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 May | 0% |