Ixigreczed

The recent form reads like a record of near-misses and disappointments. In the last six outings, Ixigreczed has picked up two third-place finishes and a fifth, but no wins. The pattern shows a horse that can occasionally get into the mix but struggles to finish the job. Ridden most often by Philip Donovan, who has partnered the horse seven times for a single win, there has been no chemistry strong enough to elevate performance. Trained by E Seymour at the small yard in Nenagh, Co Tipperary — where the stable has managed just three winners this season — Ixigreczed remains active and raced as recently as yesterday. At eight years old, the horse is in the veteran phase of a racing career, yet the yard continue to find races. Whether that persistence reflects genuine belief that another win is possible, or simply the economics of keeping a horse in work, is unclear. What is certain is that for a horse to have raced 24 times and won only once is to have lived a career of consistent frustration.