The real picture emerges when you look at distance. Glory To Be thrives at 7 furlongs to a mile, winning 2 of its 5 races over that stretch (a 40% win rate), and that middle ground suits it far better than longer or shorter trips. Its recent form is genuinely erratic — a win, followed by a second, then fourth place, a 13th place finish, a fourth, and a third — the kind of rollercoaster that keeps the yard guessing. The most encouraging moment came three months ago at Fairyhouse on 8 July, when the horse earned its last victory.
Wayne Lordan has partnered the horse five times, winning once together, which suggests the rider hasn't quite found the formula either. M C Grassick's yard at the Curragh in County Kildare has sent out six winners this season, so the training setup is functional, if not firing on all cylinders. Glory To Be continues to race regularly — it was last out just a day ago — which means the horse stays in the game and retains some earning potential. For a horse at this level, consistency in simply showing up is something, even if victory remains elusive.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 5 other | 18 Jul | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third | 21 Sep | 33.3% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 20 Aug | 50% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 22 Oct | 50% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 1 Oct | 0% |