Recent form shows a horse that is still racing regularly. His last six runs have produced a twelfth place, a ninth, a fifth-place finish, and a seventh, with one race in between where the result is not recorded. That suggests he is hanging around the middle of the field most days: capable enough to stay competitive, but rarely threatening the leaders. Jockey Niall Moore has been his regular partner, but together they have managed zero wins from ten races, which points to a partnership that, despite familiarity, hasn't yet found the formula for success.
Trainer James William Hannon sends him out from an undisclosed yard. The yard has managed just one winner all season, which suggests the stable may be punching below its weight or working with a particularly difficult group of horses. For Pirate Island at eight years old, time is not unlimited. At this stage of his career, breaking through for that first win would represent genuine progress, but his pattern suggests he is more likely to remain a reliable also-ran than a late bloomer.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 3 Aug | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 6 Jun | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 3 Feb | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 15 Feb | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 28 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Mar | 0% |