The recent form tells an interesting story. That second place is the obvious highlight, a clear sign that I Do Believe can compete when things click, but the wider pattern — finishing fourth, then tenth, eleventh, tenth, and most recently out of the frame entirely — points to inconsistency rather than steady progress. Horses at this stage of their career often take time to find their rhythm, and with the last run coming just a day ago, there's barely time to draw breath before assessing what comes next.
The yard behind the horse is Sean Davis, based in Maynooth, Co Kildare. It's a small operation by any measure — just two winners on the board this season — which means every runner matters and resources are focused rather than spread wide. That context is worth keeping in mind: this isn't a powerhouse stable throwing horses at races hoping something sticks. When Davis saddles a horse, there's usually a plan attached.
Whether I Do Believe can turn a place or two into an actual win remains the open question. The talent appears to be there in flashes, and at four years old there's still time for the penny to drop.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 21 Jul | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 9 Apr | 0% |