The finishing positions of fourth and second, read in reverse order, actually tell a story of improvement. Coming second in the latest run shows Chasing Paradise is knocking on the door, even if it has not yet managed to push it open. No wins from two races is not a cause for concern at this stage — plenty of horses take a few attempts to get their timing right, and a place finish at least confirms the ability is there.
What gives real reason for optimism is the training operation behind the horse. J P Murtagh's yard at Coolaghknock Glebe in County Kildare has sent out 54 winners already this season — that is a serious training operation running in serious form. When a horse is working every morning in an environment producing that volume of winners, it tends to mean the people around it know exactly what they are doing. If Chasing Paradise has not won yet, it is not for lack of expert preparation.
The next race will be worth watching. A horse that finished second yesterday, trained by someone firing in winners at that rate, has every reason to go one better soon.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Apr | 0% |