The recent form tells a familiar story for a horse at this stage of its career. Over the last six races, Finnicky Filly has finished fifth, tenth, fifth, sixth, fifth, and sixth — a run of mid-field efforts that suggests it has found its level in moderate company. With Michael Kenneally in the saddle for most of its races, the pair have won once from 12 races together, a win rate of 1 in 12. That's hardly a partnership that sets pulses racing, but it shows at least some understanding between horse and jockey.
What makes Finnicky Filly's story worth following is simply the persistence. Trained by John Patrick Ryan at Templemore in County Tipperary, it keeps running, keeps showing up to the track, and keeps trying — even if success comes rarely. The yard itself is in decent form this season with 21 winners sent out, so there is competence behind the scenes. For a horse that has won once in 32 attempts, Finnicky Filly is exactly what it sounds like: a battler without the talent to win often, but with the constitution to keep on racing. That's not glamorous, but it is honest.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
13 | 1 win, 12 other | 14 May | 7.7% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
6 | 1 second, 5 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 6 Oct | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 21 May | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Mar | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 11 Aug | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Mar | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jul | 0% |