The recent form tells a more nuanced story. Gino Bella has finished second twice in its last six races, which means it has been beaten into the runner-up spot on multiple occasions without ever quite getting its nose in front. A sixth, a third, and another sixth are mixed in there too, painting a picture of a horse that can threaten but hasn't yet found the consistency — or the right moment — to convert.
Based at Bagenalstown in County Carlow, Gino Bella is trained by Patrick T Foley, a yard that has sent out 14 winners already this season. That's a stable in decent form, which means Gino Bella isn't being overlooked or mismanaged — it simply hasn't clicked yet. Raced ten days ago and still active, there will be more chances coming, and with two recent runner-up finishes, the breakthrough doesn't feel far away. Whether it arrives is another question entirely.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 2 Apr | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 13 Dec | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 19 Mar | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jan | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 27 Nov | 0% |