Fabhcun

Racing for one of Ireland's most successful trainers is no guarantee of quick success. Elliott's yard at Longwood has already sent out 210 winners this season, but Fabhcun remains on the periphery of that winning group. At five years old, the horse is not young, and a horse that has raced six times without managing even a place finish faces real questions about whether it has the ability to break through at all. The recent pattern of fifth-place finishes — twice in the last month — at least suggests the horse has enough ability to be competitive and fighting in the closing stages, rather than trailing badly. Whether that translates into a win remains to be seen, but Elliott's willingness to keep the horse racing regularly suggests there is still belief that the right opportunity will come along.