Sean Mc

The shape of his recent form tells the story. In his last six outings, he has managed two second-place finishes and one third, but there is a clear pattern: he ran a complete dud four races ago (marked as a non-finisher or disqualification), and he has not crossed the line in front since April. Four months without a win is a long drought for any horse, and at six years old, Sean Mc is no spring chicken. He was last out just a day ago, so the yard are keeping him active, which suggests they still believe there is something there.

Paul Nolan's yard at Enniscorthy has sent out 25 winners this season, so there is genuine quality in the operation — Sean Mc is not being trained in isolation or neglect. But he remains one of those horses who proves that good training alone cannot always turn a modest record into something special. He showed he could win at Wexford, and that will remain his career highlight until the next opportunity comes. Whether that breakthrough second win arrives soon or whether Sean Mc remains a horse who flashes occasional form without the consistency to trouble the betting odds will depend on what unfolds in the races ahead.