Faceman

The broader numbers back that up. Across 15 career races, Faceman has won 3 times and placed on 7 further occasions, which means he has finished in the money in two out of every three runs — a level of consistency that keeps the yard optimistic even when the winner's enclosure stays out of reach. His overall win rate sits at 20%, meaning he wins roughly 1 in every 5 races, but dig into the detail and the picture sharpens. On normal ground — not too wet, not too firm — he has won 3 of 7 races, which is a remarkable 43%. Put him on the ground he dislikes and you are looking at a different horse entirely.

His partnership with jockey Brian Hayes is arguably the most interesting thread in his story. Together they have won 3 of 7 races, a win rate of 43% — nearly 1 in every 2 rides. That is the kind of statistic that makes trainers reluctant to change the booking. Hayes clearly understands how Faceman wants to be ridden, and the horse responds. His last win came at Kilbeggan on 15 May 2026, just eight weeks ago, which means he is not a horse rebuilding from a low ebb but one in live form right now.

David Harry Kelly's yard has been in good health this season, sending out 13 winners, which suggests a stable operating with confidence. Faceman fits the profile of a horse that a canny yard manages carefully — placed in spots where the track and ground align, ridden by the jockey who gets the best from him. His recent form shows a win sandwiched between some quieter efforts, which is typical of a horse who peaks in the right spot rather than running consistently at the top of his game. Racing just yesterday, he is very much a horse to keep an eye on when Kilbeggan and normal ground come around together.