Scathach

The real story here is one of persistence. Scathach has had chances: a third-place finish and two sixth-place finishes across those last six runs show there are days when the horse runs competitively enough to threaten a podium place, even if the wins never come. That's not unusual for horses operating at lower levels, but it does suggest Scathach has the ability to be competitive on the day — just not consistently enough to cross the line first. Trainer Ross O'Sullivan, who runs his yard at Kilcullen in County Kildare, has had a productive season with 40 winners already, so Scathach is part of a stable doing its job. Whether the horse will ever break through is another matter, but it remains active and racing, and every race is another opportunity.