Apothic Red

That breakthrough win came seven weeks ago at The Curragh, but the recent form tells a story of struggle. In the last six races, Apothic Red has managed only one top-3 finish — a second-place effort — and has finished outside the frame in four of those six outings. The most recent outing, just a day ago, ended 12th, suggesting the horse is going through a difficult spell. T G McCourt's Stamullen yard has been in decent form this season with 13 winners to its name, but Apothic Red is not pulling its weight at the moment. For a 3-year-old, there is still time to find form and learn, but the gap between that August win and now is starting to look concerning. The next few weeks will be important in deciding whether Apothic Red can rediscover what worked at The Curragh or whether it will remain one of those horses with untapped potential that never quite delivers on it.