The real story here is momentum. A Boy Named Susie broke through at Killarney in mid-July, then struck again at The Curragh last month—a top-tier track where winning matters. That second victory came just four weeks ago, and the horse is still actively racing, which means the yard believes there is racing to be done. The recent form shows some inconsistency: a fifth place just days ago suggests the horse may have had a hard race, but earlier in the sequence there was a second-place finish and a couple of thirds, proof that when A Boy Named Susie is in the right frame, it is genuinely competitive.
Trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien at Ballyroe in County Tipperary, the horse is part of a yard that has sent out 31 winners this season alone. That kind of volume and success speaks to the quality of horsemanship and the calibre of runners coming through the yard. At three years old, A Boy Named Susie is still learning the game, and with two wins already banked and a recent victory at a quality track, there is every reason to think better days lie ahead.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 1 third, 2 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 16 Aug | 50% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 16 Jul | 100% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 4 Jul | 0% |