Cowardofthecounty

The horse's best work comes at the sharp end of the card, over five to six-and-a-half furlongs, where he's won one of every four races he's contested — a significant improvement on his overall record. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, training from his yard in County Kilkenny, is clearly building a careful campaign around Cowardofthecounty's strengths. O'Brien noted after an early success that the horse was "big, well over 500 kilos, which for a two-year-old at this stage is a lot," suggesting he's always had scope to improve as he's matured. The trainer has been enthusiastic about the horse's potential, and with a yard sending out 160 winners this season, there's genuine quality on the gallops. Dylan Browne McMonagle has been his main partner, winning one of six races together, though that 17% win rate suggests they're still learning each other's rhythm. O'Brien's recent comments hint at bigger targets ahead, including Royal Ascot, so Cowardofthecounty may well have better days coming.