Recent form tells the story of a horse treading water. In the last six outings — the most recent just a day ago — Alandownunder has recorded finishes of 19th, 9th, 10th, 9th, and 8th, with one unplaced run. That 9th place is the best result in this sequence, suggesting the horse is still in the mix in mid-field company but struggling to get the extra length when it matters. At this stage of its career, the question is whether Alandownunder has found the right level of competition yet, or whether it lacks the natural pace to win races at the grade it's being aimed at.
Kieran P Cotter trains from Portarlington in County Laois and has managed six winners from his yard this season, so there is experience and some success in the stable. For Alandownunder to break through, it will likely need either a change of scenery — a different track or race type that suits it better — or for patience to finally pay off as it matures and fills out as a three-year-old. Right now, it remains a work in progress.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 30 Jun | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 16 Oct | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 May | 0% |