The recent form makes for interesting reading, even if the headline isn't flattering. Reading from most recent backwards: 3rd, 11th, 6th, 10th, 6th, 2nd. That's a horse that finished second not long ago, then had a rough patch, then bounced back to third last time out. The swing between a near-miss second and a 11th-place finish suggests a horse whose performances vary considerably — some days it shows up, some days it doesn't, and figuring out which version turns up is the puzzle.
The horse runs out of the yard of Gerard Keane in Trim, County Meath, a smaller operation that has still managed 10 winners this season. That's a trainer who knows how to get horses winning, which makes Givehertilxmas something of an outlier in the string. Getting a first win for this particular horse would no doubt be satisfying for everyone involved. The recent return to form — that third-place finish just one day ago — at least suggests the team might be finding the right spots for it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park Undulating |
4 | 4 other | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 13 Jan | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 2 Oct | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 30 Jun | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |