Deep Vein

That said, there is some context worth noting. Deep Vein is trained by Noel Meade at his yard in Castletown, Co Meath — a serious operation that has sent out 40 winners already this season. When a yard is firing at that rate, they tend to know which horses are worth persisting with and which are not. The fact that Deep Vein is still active and racing suggests the team believes there is something to work with, even if results have not reflected that yet.

The one mildly encouraging detail in recent form is the sixth-place finish sandwiched between those double-digit efforts — a sign that on its day the horse can at least get competitive. Whether that translates into a first win remains to be seen, but with a yard of Meade's quality behind it, Deep Vein will likely get every chance to find its feet.