Dynamite Defense
Dynamite Defense is a five-year-old that has spent two years chasing another win. The horse broke through on 27 September 2024 at Dundalk—its only victory in 25 races—but has been unable to replicate that success since, going winless through 25 consecutive races afterward. That single triumph leaves it with a win rate of just 1 in every 25 starts, and the frustration of the losing streak is evident: its last six races have brought a third, a fifth, a third again, and a sixth, with two no-shows in between.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
Trainer Sarah-Jayne Davies, who runs a modest operation from Leominster in Herefordshire, has sent out five winners this season, and Dynamite Defense has been a regular runner. The horse seems to find its best footing when stretched to distances between one mile and one furlong and one mile and two furlongs—over those trips it has won 1 of 6 races, a 17 percent win rate that stands out sharply against its overall record. However, when asked to compete at the higher Class 4 level, the horse is 0 from 3, suggesting it belongs in lower-grade races. J M Sheridan, its most frequent rider with six mounts, has yet to taste victory aboard Dynamite Defense, and the partnership shows no recent promise. Still active after running just a day ago, this is a horse that keeps trying—even if the winners' circle remains a distant memory.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on standard ground: 1 wins from 3 starts (33%)
✔ Well suited by 1m1f – 1m2f distances: 17% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 15 starts
⚠ Yet to win at Worcester in 8 attempts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Standard (all-weather)
Loves
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Good (a little give)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Avoids
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
Class 6 (grassroots)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Loves
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Left-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
12 Oct
3rd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 9 runners
10 Sep
5th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
19 Aug
DNF
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
1 Jul
3rd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
11 Jun
DNF
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
22 May
6th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
25 Feb
DNF
Lingfield Park
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 12 runners
20 Aug
5th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
25 Jul
7th
Uttoxeter
1m6f – 2m · Good · 16 runners
8 Jul
6th
Uttoxeter
1m6f – 2m · Good · 8 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 |
|---|
| Worcester Galloping |
8 |
2 thirds, 6 other |
12 Oct |
0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
28 Mar |
50% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
25 Jul |
0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
17 Aug |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
10 Oct |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
1 Sep |
0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
22 Jul |
0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
4 May |
0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
20 May |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
25 Apr |
0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
25 Feb |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
17 Sep |
0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
1 Jul |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
30 May |
0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 |
1 second |
9 May |
0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
9 Apr |
0% |