The horse broke through first at Roscommon on 11 May and has now won twice, most recently at Naas two months ago. Since that Naas victory, though, form has been mixed. Over the last six races, Dancing Destiny has finished third, second, second, first, fourth, and third — the kind of choppy run that any young horse experiences as it climbs the ladder. The most recent race came just a day ago, which shows the trainer is keeping the horse active and racing regularly, the best way to sharpen a young horse up.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien's yard at Owning Hill in County Kilkenny is one of the powerhouses of Irish racing — they've sent out 160 winners already this season — and Dancing Destiny sits in what is clearly a top operation. For a 2-year-old with a win rate of 29 per cent and a near-total win rate in the money, there is genuine promise here. The question now is whether this consistency translates into bigger prizes as the season progresses and the horse faces stiffer competition.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 4 Jul | 50% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 13 Sep | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 11 May | 100% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 23 Jul | 0% |