The horse has been busy lately. In its last six outings, it ran eighth, then second, third, fourth, eleventh, and didn't finish on one occasion. That second-place finish shows some spark, at least, but the pattern is erratic. There are no clear signs of momentum. Phoenix Arizona raced just a day ago, so it's very much an active proposition—fresh enough to run again soon, or perhaps still recovering from a busy schedule.
Mr P J O'Neill has been its regular pilot, steering the horse in seven races without a win. That partnership hasn't clicked yet, though the jockey has little blame to shoulder; the horse itself simply isn't delivering in the finishing straight. John J Cullen's yard has saddled three winners this season, suggesting competence in the stable, but Phoenix Arizona isn't one of them. For a horse this age with this record, time is starting to matter. The question now isn't whether it can improve—it's whether it will improve, and when.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Sharp |
5 | 2 seconds, 1 third, 2 other | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
2 | 2 other | 15 May | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 third | 7 Oct | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Apr | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 8 May | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Nov | 0% |