Come On The Lads

The horse is currently active and raced just a day ago, finishing twelfth. Looking back at its last six outings, the form reads poorly: twelfth, ninth, seventh, and a first-place finish before the recent dip. That win at Limerick half a year back appears to be its last taste of success. The recent form suggests the horse may be losing its edge—or simply facing stiffer competition than when it was winning more regularly.

Come On The Lads performs best at the longer distances, between 1 mile 6 furlongs and 2 miles, where it has won 1 of 3 races (a 33% win rate over that trip). That is a genuine strength, and it hints that the horse has its best chance when asked to stay further. The horse is trained by Gavin Cromwell at Navan in County Meath. Cromwell's yard has been prolific this season with 96 winners sent out, though Come On The Lads has not been one of the standout inmates. In the saddle, Kieren Buckley has partnered the horse six times without a win, suggesting they have not struck up a particularly fruitful partnership. For a horse at this level—with modest prize money accumulated over many races—finding the winning formula is the eternal challenge, and Come On The Lads remains a work in progress.