Dandyville

What keeps Dandyville interesting is its clear preference for certain conditions. It loves normal ground, winning 3 of its 10 races on standard going — a 30% win rate that stands out against its overall record. More striking still is its dominance at Dundalk, where it has won 3 of 10 races and clearly feels at home. That track has seen the best of Dandyville, though its last success there came three years ago. The horse also runs most often for jockey W J Lee, with whom it has won 2 of 6 races together (33%), suggesting they have genuine chemistry in the saddle.

Trained by Ms Claire O'Connell at Ashbourne, Dandyville is now in the veteran stage of its racing life. The yard has sent out just 4 winners this season, so it is not operating at elite level. For an 8-year-old, the racing is getting harder and the body is getting tired — that much is clear from the recent form. Dundalk on normal ground remains Dandyville's hunting ground, and if the yard can find a suitable race there with W J Lee aboard, the horse might yet add to its tally before calling it a day. Until then, it is a horse in search of a way back.