The record is blunt: in eight attempts, this horse has never once finished in the top three. The recent form figures of 11-7-4 tell a slightly more interesting story, though — there is at least some movement in the right direction, with that fourth-place finish representing the closest Balance Of Trade has come to a competitive result. It is not a breakthrough, but it is a step away from the back of the field.
Wesley Joyce has ridden this horse seven times without a win, which is a lot of faith to place in a partnership that has not yet delivered. That said, trainer Michael Mulvany's yard in Kells, Co. Meath has sent out 20 winners this season, so the operation clearly knows how to get horses winning. The question is whether Balance Of Trade is simply taking time to mature, or whether it is still searching for the right conditions to show what it can do. For now, the facts are straightforward — this is a young horse still waiting for its moment.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 30 Mar | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Sep | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Oct | 0% |