Trained by Ciaran Murphy out of Mullingar in County Westmeath, Convincing is part of a yard that has been in decent form this season — 18 winners is a healthy total and suggests Murphy knows how to get a horse ready to win. The frustration, then, is that Convincing has not been able to add to that tally. Its last six races read 11th, 5th, 9th, 7th, 13th, and 10th, and while that fifth-place finish shows a flicker of competitiveness, the overall picture is of a horse that tends to find itself in the middle or back of the field when it matters most.
What makes the situation worth watching is that Convincing raced just one day ago, so it is very much an active runner rather than a horse winding down. With 17 races on the clock and still no win, the pressure to find the right opportunity is only growing. Murphy's yard is clearly capable of producing winners — the question is whether Convincing can finally deliver on its name.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney Sharp |
4 | 2 thirds, 2 other | 15 Jul | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 2 other | 2 Aug | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 21 Nov | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 15 Mar | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 12 Oct | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Sep | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Dec | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Feb | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jan | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 Mar | 0% |