Black Forza

The recent form tells a story of inconsistency that would concern any owner. Just one place finish in the last six races — that third — suggests Black Forza is struggling to find the form that produced those class wins. What makes this harder to read is that the horse was clearly capable of competing at the top level not so long ago. Trained by M D O'Callaghan at The Curragh in Ireland, Black Forza runs for a yard that has been busy this season, sending out 18 winners, so the support is there. But for this particular horse, something has shifted. Whether it is a physical issue, a change in track preferences, or simply that the horse has found its level remains unclear from the figures alone. What is certain is that Black Forza needs to rediscover whatever made those Goodwood and Fairyhouse days special, because a horse that has not won in nearly two years is running out of second chances in this game.