Those two third-place finishes are the most recent results, which means Emesteraye is actually running into better form right now rather than away from it. The dip to eighth, twelfth, and sixth in the middle of that sequence looked concerning, but the horse has responded and is finishing closer to the front than it was a few months ago. That kind of upward curve is exactly what a trainer wants to see.
The trainer in question is Ross O'Sullivan, based in Kilcullen, County Kildare. O'Sullivan's yard has sent out 40 winners this season, which is a serious body of work — that's not a small operation finding its way, that's a team with real firepower. Having that kind of support structure behind a horse that hasn't won yet actually matters: it means Emesteraye is being placed in races deliberately, with a plan, rather than just being wheeled out hopefully. With two placed finishes already banked and a yard in strong form around it, the first win might not be far away. Emesteraye raced just yesterday, so the yard — the team — are clearly not short of confidence in keeping this horse busy while the form is moving in the right direction.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 27 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Nov | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 8 Nov | 0% |