Erne Star
Erne Star is a 4-year-old with an unusual story: a long absence from racing that makes her next appearance, whenever it comes, genuinely intriguing. The horse has never won or placed in four races, finishing well down the field each time, with her most recent outing producing a ninth-place finish. That race was nearly two years and three months ago — an eternity in racing terms. Whatever the reason for the long layoff, it means Erne Star is returning to competition as almost an unknown quantity, at least in recent form.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
A G Beatty & P McBride & Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
Trained by Francis Casey, whose yard has sent out three winners this season, the horse will need to show marked improvement to make an impact. With no success from her four previous attempts, the baseline is clear: she has never shown she can beat a field. Whether the extended break represents a fresh start or simply reflects a horse who hasn't found her level remains to be seen. For now, Erne Star is one to watch when she returns — less for what she has done and more for what comes next.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Returning from a 824-day absence
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
26 Dec
24th
Leopardstown
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 30 runners
11 Nov
15th
Down Royal
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 22 runners
22 Oct
11th
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft_To_Heavy · 21 runners
1 Oct
9th
Tipperary
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 15 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Benjamin P Kennedy Current jockey
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Dec |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
11 Nov |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
1 Oct |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
22 Oct |
0% |