That recent sequence is worth paying attention to. A second, then a gap in runs, then another second — a horse finishing second twice in a row is not struggling, it is losing narrowly. At three years old, with experience still accumulating, that kind of consistency around the podium suggests a win could come sooner rather than later.
Amerilis is trained by Gillian Scott, who operates out of Ballingarry in County Limerick. It is a modest yard rather than a powerhouse operation, but Scott has already sent out 3 winners this season, which shows the stable knows how to get a horse to the front when conditions are right. The fact that Amerilis raced just yesterday and remains in active training signals that the team clearly believes there is a race to be won with her in the near future.
Zero wins from seven races sounds like a frustrating story, but two places in the last two completed runs reframes it entirely. This is a young horse finding her feet, placed competitively, and trained by someone who is not shy of winning. The first victory, when it comes, will feel overdue rather than surprising.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 27 Jun | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 11 Jul | 0% |