Thranduil is still searching for a breakthrough. The five-year-old has run twice without finishing in the top three, and returned from his most recent outing just a day ago with a ninth-place finish, having previously finished eighth. It's a tough start for any horse, but there's time yet — he's trained by
Paul Nolan at Enniscorthy, a yard that has already sent out 25 winners this season, so there's proven form in the stable. Whether Thranduil can turn things around and finally get on the board remains to be seen, but he's at least staying active and getting regular racing experience.