Alfalfa

The eight-year-old loves wet ground. On soft or muddy surfaces, Alfalfa has won 2 of his 5 races (a 40 per cent win rate), which is dramatically better than his overall record. That's a genuine strength to exploit. He also performs best at the middle distances — 1m 6f to 2m — where he has won 2 of 11 races (18 per cent). His last victory came at The Curragh on 4 October 2025, a win that now sits 13 months in the past. That's a long drought, though his recent form suggests he remains capable: from his last six races, he finished in the top 3 three times, including a fourth place just a day ago.

Timothy Doyle trains Alfalfa at Moyne, Co Tipperary. Wayne Hassett has been his most frequent jockey, partnering him in eight races and winning once — a 12 per cent return that sits above the horse's career average. The yard itself has had a modest season with just two winners sent out overall, which puts Alfalfa's winning history into perspective as a genuine asset to the operation. For a horse at this level, consistency and a clear course preference matter more than raw talent. Alfalfa seems to have both, and on the right wet afternoon at the right distance, he can still find the winner's circle.