The recent form makes for tough reading: a string of mid-pack finishes — fourth, sixth, ninth — with nothing to suggest a big run is imminent. Racing just one day ago, Love Orchid is clearly an active and busy horse, but busy has not yet translated into rewarding. A win rate of zero from seven races means the yard is still waiting for its first return from this particular runner.
That said, context matters. Noel Meade is no small operation — his yard has sent out 42 winners already this season, which tells you the horses around Love Orchid are performing. Sometimes a yard that successful simply has a horse that needs more time, a drop in the level of competition, or a surface that clicks. Love Orchid hasn't found that key yet, but at just three years old, there's no particular reason to write off the search entirely.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jul | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 11 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jul | 0% |