What is worth paying attention to, though, is who has it in their care. Willie Mullins, based in Muine Bheag in County Carlow, is one of the most powerful training operations in the sport, and this season alone the yard has sent out 215 winners. That is a staggering number — it means horses trained by Mullins are winning races at a relentless pace, week in, week out. When a trainer of that calibre keeps running a horse, it usually means they see something worth developing.
Le Destrier raced just one day ago, so it is right in the thick of an active campaign. The step forward from fifth to third in its most recent outings is a small but encouraging sign — it is heading in the right direction, even if the winning post still feels a little out of reach for now.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 15 May | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |