What stands out most is the long drought. It has now been two years since that single victory, and the last six races tell the story of a horse struggling to recapture that form. The most recent outing, just ten days ago, saw it finish third — a decent effort, but third is not what you aim for when chasing your next win. Before that came a fourth place, then blanks, then a second and another third. There is some life in those numbers, enough to suggest Lep Around remains capable of top-3 finishes, but the wins have dried up entirely.
John Shinnick has ridden the horse eight times and won with it once, a win rate of 12.5 percent — better than the overall record but still nothing to build a career on. The trainer, Miss M Harding, works from an undisclosed yard and has had a quiet season, with just one winner sent out so far. For Lep Around at eight years old and still actively racing, time is not unlimited. Another win would be a long-awaited return to the winner's enclosure; more likely, this is a horse approaching the end of its useful career, still capable of fighting for a place but no longer capable of dominating.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 19 Mar | 33.3% |
| Limerick Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 23 Mar | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 26 Feb | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 5 Mar | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 21 Sep | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Feb | 0% |