The recent form makes for tough reading. Finishing positions of 13th, 7th, 3rd, 6th, then a missed run, and 7th most recently — the third was a bright spot, but it sits surrounded by results that suggest a horse finding its level rather than building toward a breakthrough. That said, The Dancen Kid raced just one day ago, so the yard are clearly keeping it busy and looking for the right opportunity.
The trainer is Ross O'Sullivan, based in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, and the yard has been in decent form this season with 35 winners on the board. That level of output suggests O'Sullivan knows how to place a horse to win, which means the ongoing search for The Dancen Kid's moment is a puzzle rather than a reflection of a struggling operation. When a yard is firing like that, you'd back them to find the right race eventually — the question is simply when The Dancen Kid decides to join the party.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 26 Jan | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Jan | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 17 Mar | 0% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 May | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 2 Mar | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |