Misunderstood

O'Meara, who has sent out 101 winners this season from Upper Helmsley, sees potential in him yet. The trainer believes the horse may simply need time to acclimatise to racing in Britain—a common theme with recruits from the French tracks, where racing patterns and ground can differ markedly. O'Meara has suggested that Misunderstood's early promise in France might yet resurface, but only if he can shake off the inconsistency that has dogged him so far. With two close finishes already under his belt for the yard, there are hints that he is at least competitive at the level he is running, even if victory continues to elude him. Still active and racing just yesterday, Misunderstood remains a work in progress—the sort of horse that needs one good day, or a drop in class, to unlock whatever talent lies beneath.