Blizzard Of Oz

Mullins needs no introduction. Based at Muine Bheag in County Carlow, his yard has sent out 237 winners already this season — a number so large it barely sounds real. Having a horse in that stable is a significant advantage in itself, because the operation knows exactly how to place a horse in the right race at the right time. Blizzard Of Oz has clearly benefited from that thinking, picking up 4 wins and 11 places from 17 races overall — a win rate of roughly 1 in every 4 races, or 24%, which is a solid return by any measure.

The partnership with Paul Townend is one of the most compelling parts of the picture. Townend is one of the best jump jockeys in Ireland, and when he has climbed aboard Blizzard Of Oz, the results have been striking — 3 wins from just 5 races together, a success rate of 60%, or better than 3 in every 5 rides. That is not a coincidence; it suggests the pair have a genuine understanding, and when Townend takes the ride, you take notice.

The horse began its career journey with a first win at Cork in March 2023, and three years on it is still competing and winning at the age of eight — which speaks to durability as much as talent. The most recent victory came at Thurles just three weeks ago, on 5 March 2026, and with a race just 24 days ago, Blizzard Of Oz is clearly in the thick of a busy campaign. Recent form reads 1, pulled up, 2, 3, pulled up, 1 — inconsistent at first glance, but with two wins from the last six races, the good days are clearly still coming. Keep an eye on the weather forecast.