Annie Agnew

Her recent form tells the story of a horse in the right place at the right time. She has raced six times in recent weeks, winning just once but placing twice, including a fourth and another fourth in between. That fourth-place finish two weeks ago came before she got her nose in front at Perth on September 7th — a victory that showed she can still find her way to the winner's circle when conditions suit. Before that, a strong second-place effort suggested the form was building.

Annie Agnew is trained by Gerald Stephen Quinn at Ballymena in County Antrim, a modest yard that has sent out just 2 winners all season, so every victory counts. Her first win came way back on September 1st, 2023, at Down Royal, and she has been a regular sight on racecards ever since. At six years old, she is in the middle of her racing life with plenty of campaigns still ahead of her. For a horse that wins roughly once every five or six races, she represents the kind of reliable, no-nonsense prospect that keeps racing itself turning — not a star, but a genuine contributor to the sport.