Aurora Nova

The horse thrives on normal ground conditions, too, winning 4 of 19 races when conditions are standard, compared to nothing on faster or wetter terrain. This tells you exactly what to look for when Aurora Nova next races: normal going at Bellewstown would be its ideal scenario. Trained by Andrew McNamara at Athboy in County Meath, Aurora Nova is part of a yard that has had a decent season, sending out 7 winners. Wesley Joyce has been the horse's regular rider, though the pair have won just once in 10 races together, which is bang in line with the horse's broader numbers.

What's worth noting is that Aurora Nova hasn't won since Bellewstown on 3 July 2025 — over a year ago now. The horse has finished second or third in 6 of its last 6 races, suggesting it remains competitive and doesn't run badly, but something is keeping it from the winner's circle. Still active and raced just a day ago, Aurora Nova continues to be given chances by its the yard, which points to a horse that remains sound and useful at a certain level. For a horse that has earned £74,000 across its career, it's doing what many seven-year-olds do: grinding away on the circuit, picking up prize money here and there, winning at the right track and the right conditions when the stars align.