The partnership with jockey Chris Hayes is the most productive relationship of Coeur d'Or's career. In 21 races together, Hayes has guided the horse to all 4 of its wins — a win rate of about 1 in 5, which is noticeably better than the overall career average and suggests the pair genuinely suit each other. When Hayes is in the saddle, something clicks.
The last win came at The Curragh in August 2023, now 32 months ago, and the most recent six races have all ended without a victory — including a DNF, a couple of mid-pack finishes, and a promising second place that never quite turned into anything more. That second place is the flicker worth watching. It means the competitiveness has not entirely gone, even if the wins have dried up. Trainer D.K. Weld, one of Irish racing's most respected figures, is based at Curragh in Co Kildare and has already sent out 29 winners this season alone — so this is a yard that knows how to get a horse ready to win. The question is whether Coeur d'Or has another one in the locker.
Raced just one day ago and still active at 10, this is a horse that clearly loves what it does. Most racehorses are retired long before this age, so simply being sound and competitive into a tenth year is its own kind of achievement. Whether another win comes or not, Coeur d'Or has been a consistent and durable performer for a yard that demands high standards — and that counts for something.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
14 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 11 other | 3 Apr | 7.1% |
| Galway Tight |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 29 Jul | 33.3% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 13 Jul | 50% |
| Ascot Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 19 Jun | 0% |
| Laytown Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 8 Sep | 100% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jun | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 16 Sep | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jan | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jul | 0% |