That said, the recent form tells a slightly more nuanced story. A second-place finish does appear in her last six runs — sitting between a string of mid-field and back-of-the-pack results — which suggests she is capable of threatening at the right moment, even if converting that into a win has so far proved beyond her. A sixth, a second, a blank, a thirteenth, a ninth, and a seventh reads like a horse that has one good day in her and struggles to string anything consistent together.
She races for trainer Peter John Flood, whose yard has sent out just one winner so far this season. That is a modest return, and it does mean Annie Button is operating in a quieter corner of the sport rather than a powerhouse stable with strings of winners. She raced just yesterday, so she is very much active and presumably being pointed at another opportunity soon. Whether the pieces finally fall into place for a first career win remains to be seen — but eight attempts in and still waiting, the clock is ticking.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 22 Feb | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 31 Mar | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 4 Mar | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 2 Dec | 0% |