Recent form has been unforgiving. In the last six runs, most recent first, Koori Star has finished sixth, ninth, sixth, eighth, fifth, and fourth — a sequence that shows the horse is competitive enough to place occasionally but lacks the finishing kick needed to win. The ninth-place finish was particularly rough, suggesting some days the engine simply will not turn over. More encouragingly, there are signs of consistency in the fourth-place finish and the pair of fifth-place efforts, which hint that Koori Star remains sound and willing.
Peter Fahey's yard at Monasterevín, in County Kildare, has found its winning formula this season with 14 winners sent out, but Koori Star has not been part of that success story. Jockey Jake Coen, who has ridden the horse seven times, has managed one win together — better than the overall record but still showing this is a difficult partnership to unlock. Despite the long drought since Sligo, Koori Star remains active and was racing just a day ago, suggesting the yard still believes there is something left in the tank.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Tight |
4 | 4 other | 1 Aug | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 21 Mar | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 14 Jan | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 11 Jun | 100% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Sep | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Feb | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jan | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Dec | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jan | 0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Nov | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 21 Aug | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 8 Feb | 0% |