Esherann

The most interesting number in Esherann's record is at the distance. Over a mile and one furlong to a mile and two furlongs, this horse has won 2 races from just 4 attempts — that's a 50% win rate, which is genuinely striking. Half the time Esherann lines up at that trip, it wins. That's not a coincidence, that's a pattern, and it's the kind of thing that should make any shrewd observer prick up their ears when they see Esherann entered at that distance.

The partnership with jockey Chris Hayes is another thread worth pulling. In 5 races together, Hayes has ridden Esherann to 2 wins — that's 40%, or 2 in every 5. When a jockey wins 40% of his rides on a single horse, it usually means they understand each other well. Hayes clearly gets the best out of this one.

The recent form reads 19-9-8-8-1-4 (most recent first), which needs a little context. Those middle finishes of 8th and 9th aren't exactly inspiring, but the key detail is that Esherann won at The Curragh on 9 August 2025 and broke through for a first career win at Naas on 25 June 2025 — so this horse has been winning at good Irish tracks. The Curragh in particular is one of the most prestigious venues in Irish racing, and getting your name in the winner's enclosure there means something. Esherann raced just one day ago and is clearly being kept busy, which suggests the team are confident and looking to make the most of a horse in decent form. Keep an eye on those mile-and-a-bit distances.