The recent form makes for tough reading. Looking at the last six runs, the finishes read 3rd, 9th, a non-completion, 9th, 10th, and 14th from most recent going backwards — a single placed run buried among a string of well-beaten efforts. That third-place finish stands out as a sign that Mc Swagger can at least get competitive on a good day, but it remains the one bright spot in an otherwise difficult spell. The horse raced just yesterday, so the yard are clearly keeping it busy and looking for opportunities.
The trainer, Eoin Christopher McCarthy, operates out of Athea in County Limerick and has sent out 15 winners this season, which shows the yard is more than capable of getting horses to the winner's enclosure. Whether Mc Swagger can be one of them remains the question.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 16 Jul | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 5 Aug | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 9 Jun | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 30 Oct | 0% |