The recent form makes for difficult reading. Working backwards from the most recent race, the figures read 2, 7, 11, 7, 6, 6 — meaning Vantage Code has gone from that promising runner-up finish to some fairly deep water since, including an eleventh-place effort that will have been a frustrating afternoon for everyone involved. The trend is heading in the wrong direction, and at three years old, the clock is ticking on finding some improvement.
What keeps the story interesting is the yard behind the horse. Emmet Mullins operates out of Bagenalstown in County Carlow and has sent out 31 winners already this season — that is a trainer operating in confident, productive form. When a busy, successful yard keeps running a horse that has not won, it usually means they believe there is a race to be won somewhere. Whether Vantage Code can finally find it is the question worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 30 Jun | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 May | 0% |