Ten Sixty Six

The most telling detail here is that Ten Sixty Six has never won in three attempts at Class 5 level, the bottom rung of the racing ladder. Most horses that compete regularly at this level are either young prospects still learning their trade or older animals past their prime. At three years old, Ten Sixty Six falls into the former category, and the lack of a winner so far is not unusual — many young horses need time to find their feet. The four placings suggest the horse is competitive enough to trouble the judge now and then, but consistency remains elusive. O'Meara's yard has been in excellent form this season with 101 winners, so Ten Sixty Six is at least in an outfit that knows how to get horses across the line. For now, this is a horse that keeps turning up and trying, if not yet delivering the result that matters. Whether Ten Sixty Six clicks and finds that elusive first win remains to be seen.