The recent form makes for sobering viewing. Looking back over the last six races — finishing 9th, 4th, 10th, 11th, then two unplaced runs in between — there is no obvious upward curve to point to. What is worth noting is that Liceo raced just yesterday, so the team at Dermot McLoughlin's yard in Ratoath, County Meath, are clearly keeping the horse active and looking for opportunities. P J O'Hanlon has been the regular partner, riding Liceo in six of those races without a win between them, though the blame for that is unlikely to sit at the jockey's door alone.
McLoughlin's yard has been in decent enough form this season, sending out 10 winners, which suggests the operation knows how to get a horse ready to perform. The fact that Liceo remains in training and racing frequently tells you the team still believes there is a race to be won somewhere. Whether that belief is eventually rewarded is the question every follower of this horse will be asking.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 30 May | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Nov | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 8 Sep | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 3 Oct | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 May | 0% |