Cool Summer
Cool Summer has taken nearly two years to break through, but showed real grit to finally notch a win at Wexford on 28 August 2026, and has backed that up with solid form ever since. The six-year-old gelding has only managed one victory from thirteen career races—a win rate of roughly 1 in every 12 attempts—yet that single triumph came in a long-distance race, and it is precisely at two miles or further that this horse finds its feet. Over distances that suit her, Cool Summer has won 1 of her 8 races, a win rate of better than 1 in 7, which suggests the longer journey plays to her strengths. Trainer Hilary McLoughlin, based at Thurles in County Tipperary, has found the right distance for him, and his recent return to form shows he is still competitive.Based on TrackLab's analysis
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
The horse's last six outings tell an encouraging story. A place just over a week ago, followed by wins and places before that, with a couple of harder runs mixed in, shows a horse ticking along consistently if not spectacularly. Cool Summer raced just a day ago, so she remains an active part of the yard's plans. At six years old, she is still developing, and given that her sole victory came at distance on ground where stamina matters, there is room yet for her to find another win or two. Miss McLoughlin's yard has had a modest season with only two winners sent out so far, so Cool Summer's presence on the roster and his record at the longer distances may yet prove valuable.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 1 wins from 4 starts (25%)
✔ Well suited by Long Distance (2m+) distances: 12% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_yielding ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Loves
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Loves
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
28 Sep
3rd
Roscommon
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
28 Aug
🏆 Won
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
10 Aug
2nd
Ballinrobe
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
6 Jul
2nd
Roscommon
1m6f – 2m · Good · 19 runners
1 Jun
6th
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 10 runners
19 Apr
6th
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 13 runners
13 Nov
14th
Punchestown
1m6f – 2m · Heavy · 25 runners
16 Oct
8th
Thurles
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Yielding · 16 runners
5 Aug
3rd
Roscommon
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Yielding · 15 runners
31 May
7th
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 13 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Roscommon Sharp |
3 |
1 second, 2 thirds |
28 Sep |
0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
28 Aug |
50% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
6 Oct |
0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
19 Apr |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
16 Oct |
0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
1 Jun |
0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
10 Aug |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
13 Nov |
0% |