What's interesting is what Mrs John Harrington, who trains Pierre Grosse out of her yard in Moone, Co Kildare, believes is still to come. She was candid on a recent stable visit: his return run — a third place in what she described as a strong race at Leopardstown — was a cracker, and she's confident the best of him is ahead. Specifically, she thinks stepping up to a mile and a half will unlock something. Right now, he's essentially a work in progress, and his trainer knows it. That kind of patience from a yard that has sent out 58 winners this season tells you plenty — they don't say that about horses they've given up on.
Pierre Grosse raced just one day ago, so this is a horse right in the thick of things. He's only three, which means he's still maturing physically and mentally, and the combination of his age, his trainer's belief in a longer trip, and his habit of finishing in the frame makes him worth keeping an eye on. A win might be coming — it just hasn't arrived yet.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 9 May | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 12 Apr | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 19 Aug | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |