The latest form figures read 2-7-11-10 going back through the season, which paints a picture of a horse that ran a cracker on one occasion and has been less consistent since. That runner-up effort is the obvious highlight — finishing second suggests real ability on the right day — but the heavier finishes in behind do raise questions about whether Aquilla Star finds its best every time it runs. At two years old, that kind of inconsistency is not unusual. Young horses are still learning what racing actually is, and some take longer than others to put it all together.
What gives this horse genuine cause for optimism is who is training it. John C McConnell, based at Stamullen in County Meath, has sent out 38 winners already this season — that is a yard firing on all cylinders, and horses in that kind of form environment tend to benefit. A trainer running hot like that is not short of confidence or know-how, and if anyone can find the right race to unlock Aquilla Star's first win, a yard with that kind of momentum is well placed to do it. The horse raced just yesterday, so it is very much in the thick of its season with time still to find that breakthrough.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Oct | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 second | 27 Oct | 0% |