Bythesametoken

The key to understanding this horse is the ground. On wet or muddy conditions, Bythesametoken has won 2 from 7 races — a win rate of 29%, or roughly 1 in every 3 and a half races. That is a dramatic improvement on its overall record and tells you exactly what this horse needs to be at its best. When the rain comes and the ground gets soft, Bythesametoken becomes a different proposition entirely. Keep that in mind the next time you see it entered on a soggy autumn card.

The most recent win came at Listowel in September 2025, seven months ago, which is not ancient history for a horse of this age. That win arrived on soft ground — naturally — and showed that even at 12, Bythesametoken can still deliver when conditions are right. The first career win came at Killarney in October 2023, meaning both victories have come on Irish provincial tracks where the horse clearly feels at home.

Ross O'Sullivan trains this horse from his yard in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, and with 34 winners sent out already this season, it is clear the operation is in fine form. Keith Donoghue takes the ride most often, partnering Bythesametoken in 7 of its races for 1 win together — a 14% win rate, or roughly 1 in every 7. That is actually above the horse's overall average, which suggests the partnership suits. At Class 3 level, Bythesametoken is yet to win from 4 attempts, which hints that the horse is most comfortable one rung below the top tier it occasionally faces. Find it on a wet track, at the right level, and it remains a horse worth watching.