Tradonthebay

Trained by Paul John Gilligan at Athenry in County Galway, Tradonthebay is part of a yard that has enjoyed a productive season with five winners to its name. For a horse that remains winless after eleven attempts, the challenge now is whether it can finally convert that consistent placings record into a breakthrough success. At five years old, time is no longer on its side—the window for maiden success tends to narrow as horses age—but yesterday's second-place finish shows it is still competitive enough to run in races where victory is theoretically possible. Whether Tradonthebay will add its name to Gilligan's winners' list remains an open question.