What makes the next chapter more interesting is the gap. Sunrush hasn't raced in around six months, which is a significant chunk of time for a young horse still learning the job. Breaks like this can mean many things — a minor setback, a deliberate plan to let a horse fill out and mature, or simply waiting for the right opportunity. Whatever the reason, the team at Thurles will be hoping the time away has done some good.
That yard belongs to Andrew Slattery, who has been in fine form this season with 57 winners sent out — a number that speaks to a genuinely productive operation. A trainer hitting those kinds of numbers knows how to place a horse, and when to be patient with one. The fact that Sunrush is still in the picture after two unspectacular runs suggests Slattery sees something worth persevering with.
At two years old, Sunrush is still right at the start of the story. Some horses take half a dozen races just to figure out what is being asked of them. The question coming back from a long break is simple: has the horse grown up enough to show something new?
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 Aug | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Sep | 0% |