What's encouraging is how he has run since. His last six races tell a story of genuine consistency. After that Sligo victory, he came back with a place finish just days later, then an eighth-place effort, a second at 18-1, a 22nd, and most recently an 11th place just yesterday. The recent form is mixed, but the horse is clearly racing regularly and stays active—he was out just a day ago. That suggests Sean Davis's yard at Maynooth sees something worth persisting with. The trainer has sent out only two winners all season, so every victory counts, and the fact that Anightaway secured one of them three weeks ago indicates the horse is capable of beating others when conditions align.
For a 5-year-old with modest winning credentials, Anightaway remains a work in progress. The single placed finish alongside his one win suggests he can run in the money occasionally, which is respectable for a horse at this level. Whether he builds on that Sligo breakthrough or settles into the role of a steady, mid-field performer depends on what the remainder of the season brings. What matters now is that he has proved he can win, and he is still being campaigned regularly enough to prove it again.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 27 Aug | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 19 Nov | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 28 Mar | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 5 Aug | 100% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Oct | 0% |