Her recent form shows the struggle: a second place, then a fourth, a third, a fifth, and a second again. These are the results of a horse who can be competitive on her day — the placings prove she can get close to the frame — but cannot quite find the extra gear needed to win. Ridden most often by Darragh O'Keeffe, she has won just one of eight races together with him, which suggests the partnership, while regular, has not quite clicked the way the yard might have hoped.
Stoneyford Lady races for Henry de Bromhead's yard at Knockeen in County Waterford, one of the most successful operations in Ireland. De Bromhead has sent out 110 winners this season alone, so there is no shortage of quality or expertise in how she is being trained. At seven years old, she is entering her veteran years in racing terms, and with 18 races on her record and just that single victory to show for it, time may be running short for her to add another win. Still, she raced just a day ago, so she remains in active competition — and one win from 18 does not rule out the possibility of another surprise, however long ago the last one came.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
3 | 2 thirds, 1 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 20 Nov | 50% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 11 Sep | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 Jun | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 14 Dec | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jan | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jul | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Dec | 0% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jun | 0% |