The recent form reads 5-2-7, working backwards from the latest race, and that middle result — a runner-up finish — is the one to hold onto. Finishing second suggests Kraar has ability, even if the performances either side of it have been less convincing. A seventh-place finish last time out, just a day ago, means this is a horse very much in the thick of its season right now, being tested and tried as its trainer works out exactly where it belongs.
That trainer is Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, based at Ballyroe in County Tipperary, and the yard has been in strong form this season with 31 winners already on the board. Being trained by an operation firing at that rate is genuinely significant for a young horse — it means Kraar is getting professional, well-resourced handling at a time when the early decisions about a horse's development matter most. Not every two-year-old in that yard will make the grade, but they're all getting every chance to show what they're capable of.
The honest summary is that Kraar is unproven but not without promise. One placing from three races at this stage of a young horse's life is far from a cause for concern — plenty of horses that go on to win good races took time to find their feet. Worth keeping an eye on as the season develops.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 31 May | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 19 Jun | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |