The partnership with amateur rider Mr D Doyle is the central story here. Six races together, no wins, but Moyneard has been competitive enough to keep the combination intact. That kind of loyalty suggests the team sees something worth persisting with — a horse that travels well in a race, perhaps, or one that consistently finishes closer than its finishing position implies. The recent form reads 3-3-4-5-3-4 going back through the last six runs, which is the form of a horse that knows what it is doing but is yet to find that extra gear at the crucial moment.
Timothy Doyle trains from Moyne in County Tipperary, a yard that has sent out two winners this season. It is a small operation, and with Moyneard placing as often as it does, the hope will be that one of those near-misses eventually becomes a breakthrough. For a trainer working at this level, turning a consistent placer into a winner would be a genuine moment. Moyneard, for all its frustrations, has not given up on anyone yet — and given it raced just yesterday, it is clear nobody has given up on it either.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 12 Jul | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 2 thirds | 8 Mar | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 May | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 19 Feb | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 26 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |