The recent form makes for interesting reading. A ninth-place finish, then a gap in racing — possibly a break or a missed entry — and most recently a twelfth. That dip in the latest run will be something the yard is keen to address, though it is worth remembering that two-year-olds are notoriously inconsistent. They are essentially teenagers being asked to perform under pressure, and the learning curve can be steep and unpredictable.
What gives the picture a brighter edge is where Cochise County is trained. Joseph G Murphy operates out of Fethard in County Tipperary, and his yard has sent out 13 winners already this season — a solid return that suggests a capable and well-organised operation. A horse in this yard is not being left to drift. Murphy's team know how to get a horse to the line in winning condition, and that experience matters when you are nurturing a young horse still finding its feet. With Cochise County having raced as recently as yesterday, clearly the yard — sorry, clearly the yard — are keeping the horse busy and looking for the right opportunity.
At this stage, the story is unwritten. Zero wins from three races sounds unremarkable, but plenty of good horses took time to find their best. The one to watch for is whether that placed finish turns into something more as the horse gains confidence and experience.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Sharp |
3 | 3 other | 30 Jun | 0% |