The recent form tells an encouraging story, even if it stops short of the headline. Over the last six races, George has finished sixth, fourth, third, and second in sequence — a clear upward curve that suggests something is clicking. A runner-up finish is the most recent placing on that list, and with a race just yesterday, this is a horse very much in the thick of things right now.
What works in George's favour is the yard behind him. Gavin Cromwell, based in Navan, County Meath, has sent out 97 winners this season alone — that is a seriously productive operation, and horses trained there tend to be placed in races where they have a genuine chance. When a trainer of that calibre keeps running a horse, it usually means they believe the win is coming. Cromwell is not in the habit of wasting time on hopeless causes.
The question, as always with a horse like this, is when the moment arrives. George has shown he can compete — four places from eight races means he has been in the conversation half the time — but converting that into a win requires everything to fall right on the day. The improving form suggests that day may not be far off.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Dec | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 7 Mar | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 2 Dec | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 3 Feb | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Dec | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Nov | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 May | 0% |