Come On The Lads

Trained by Gavin Cromwell out of Navan in County Meath, Come On The Lads is in good hands. Cromwell's yard has sent out 93 winners already this season — that is a serious operation producing results week after week, and horses from this stable tend to be well-placed and fit when they line up.

The first win came at Tipperary in May 2024, but the most important date on the record right now is 31 March 2026 — just this week — when Come On The Lads won at Limerick. That matters for a couple of reasons. First, it tells you the horse is in form right now, not coasting on old glories. Second, the recent run of results reads 1-5-4-6-5-2 from most recent back, which shows a horse that had dipped a little before bouncing back with that win. Horses that can rediscover their best form like that are worth keeping an eye on.

The most productive distance appears to be between 7 furlongs and a mile, where the horse has won 1 from 4 races — a win rate of 25%, or 1 in every 4. That might not sound like a lot of races to judge from, but a 25% win rate at a specific trip is a meaningful signal. There is a strong case that this is where Come On The Lads is most comfortable.

The one subplot worth watching is the partnership with jockey Kieren Buckley — together they have had 6 races without a win, which is a curious blank record against the horse's overall tally of 5 wins. Whether that combination finally clicks is one of the more interesting questions hanging over the next few runs. Having raced just yesterday, Come On The Lads is clearly an active, busy campaigner — and with a win already on the board this week, the yard will be in confident mood.