September Duke is a two-year-old still finding his feet on the track. He has run twice without a win or a place finish, most recently finishing eleventh in a race just a day ago. His previous outing saw him sixth, so he is still chasing that first success. The horse is trained by
Andrew Slattery at Thurles in County Tipperary, a yard that has had a strong season with 62 winners already sent out. Given how active September Duke is—racing again within days of his last run—Slattery clearly believes the horse will improve with experience. At two years old, many horses are still learning what racing demands, so early form can be misleading. The real test will come as September Duke gains more experience on the track.