The overall record reads one win and four places from seven races, a win rate of around 1 in 7. That might sound modest, but look at the recent form and there is clearly a horse that knows what it is doing. In the last six races, Wild Sapphire has finished 1st, 5th, 2nd, 4th, 2nd, and 6th — three of those six outings ended in the top two. This is not a horse that disappears into the back of the field; it keeps showing up close to the action, and this week it finally got its nose in front.
Behind the horse is one of Irish racing's most respected operations. Dermot Weld's yard at the Curragh in Co Kildare has sent out 21 winners already this season, which tells you this is not a stable short of confidence or form. Weld is a trainer who has won races at the highest level around the world, so when a horse comes out of his yard with a win under its belt and clearly improving form, it is worth paying attention to what comes next.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 7 Aug | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 14 Jul | 100% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 5 Oct | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 27 Mar | 0% |