The recent run of results is the part that will concern anyone following Bullet Bourbon closely. Finishing 2nd, 10th, 9th, 3rd, 9th, and 6th in its last six races shows a horse that has been competitive on occasion — that second place and that third place are not nothing — but also one that has had plenty of races where things have simply not clicked. The pattern of running well, then disappearing out of contention, then showing a flash of promise again is the kind of thing that keeps a trainer interested but tests the patience of anyone watching.
What works in Bullet Bourbon's favour is age. At three years old, this is a horse still learning its trade, and some horses of this age take time to translate raw ability into actual wins. McCourt's yard is clearly producing winners right now, which suggests confidence in how the horses are being managed. Whether Bullet Bourbon can join that tally remains to be seen, but with two places already to its name, it has shown it belongs in competitive races — it just needs everything to fall right on the day.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 1 Apr | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Aug | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jul | 0% |