What makes the situation worth watching, though, is who is doing the training. W P Mullins, based at Muine Bheag in County Carlow, is one of the most formidable operations in racing — a yard that has sent out 215 winners already this season alone. That is a staggering number. To put it in perspective, most trainers would consider 20 or 30 winners a strong season. When a horse carries the Mullins name on its racecard, there is almost always a reason for patience. Horses from this yard regularly take time to show their true ability before suddenly clicking into gear.
Cast A Cold Eye raced just one day ago, so this story is still being written. Two runs is a very small sample — plenty of horses that go on to win good races have looked unimpressive early on. For now, it is one to watch rather than one to celebrate, but in the hands of a yard firing at this kind of rate, it would be unwise to write it off just yet.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 16 Jul | 0% |