The recent form tells a familiar story. In the last six outings, Tale of Intrigue has posted a 10th, a 10th again, a 4th, a 3rd, a 2nd, and an 11th. There are glimpses of something — that 2nd place finish shows the horse can mix it with competitive fields — but they come rarely, and the bad days outnumber the good ones by a wide margin. Having raced just yesterday, the horse remains in active competition, but the pattern suggests it is fighting hard to find a race it can win.
For a five-year-old that has not broken through after seven attempts, finding the right opportunity has become the real puzzle. The occasional placing suggests Tale of Intrigue is not entirely out of its depth, but without a win to build on, the horse's confidence and the yard will need both patience and a careful hand in choosing future races. The next opportunity may bring better luck — but it will need to come soon.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 13 May | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 28 Sep | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Aug | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 third | 15 Jun | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 14 Aug | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |