The horse's recent form tells a consistent story. In the last six races, Captain Kate has finished sixth twice, ninth once, and failed to place in the other three outings. Last time out, just a day ago, there was another attempt and another disappointment. When a horse reaches this stage of its career without a win, it's usually because it simply isn't quite fast enough for the races it's entered in, or it lacks the temperament to close when it counts, or both.
Harry Sexton has been Captain Kate's jockey five times, and those rides have produced the same result every time: no winner. It's one of those partnerships where the numbers say what needs saying. At seven years old and after 15 races, Captain Kate is what racing people would call a honest campaigner — a horse that runs regularly, tries hard enough, but hasn't got what it takes to win a race. The two places suggest there's something there, a flash of ability on the right day in the right race, but nothing has come together yet, and at this stage of the game, the chances of that changing are slim.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
2 | 2 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 4 Aug | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jan | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Nov | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Apr | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jan | 0% |