That opportunity came at Dundalk on 20 February 2026 — the horse's first career win, and one worth noting for what it says about where Battle Borne performs. Dundalk is an all-weather indoor track in Ireland, and winning there often suits horses who appreciate a reliable, consistent surface rather than unpredictable outdoor conditions. It was a long time coming across 16 races, but it arrived, and that matters.
The distance picture is the most encouraging part of the profile. Over 7 furlongs to a mile, Battle Borne has won 1 from 4 races — a 25% win rate, or one win in every four tries at those trips. For a horse with an overall record of 1 from 16, that is a striking contrast. It suggests the yard has found the right conditions, and races at that distance are where Battle Borne is genuinely competitive rather than making up the numbers.
Patrick J McKenna trains the horse from a base in Dungannon, County Tyrone, and the yard has sent out 4 winners this season — a modest but active operation. Recent form has been mixed, with the latest six runs reading 2, a non-runner, then a run back in 17th, 10th, 11th, and that winning run at Dundalk. The second place is the standout from that sequence, suggesting Battle Borne still has moments of real quality, even if consistency has been hard to find.
Raced just one day ago, Battle Borne is very much in the middle of a campaign. The key for the team will be finding races at that 7f to 1m range, ideally back at a track like Dundalk where everything clicked once before. One win from 16 is a modest return, but horses who find their distance and their track can surprise — and Battle Borne has at least found one of the two.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
11 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 1 third, 7 other | 26 May | 9.1% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 15 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Jul | 0% |