Flashy Fred
Flashy Fred hasn't won yet, but there's something quietly encouraging about a horse that has finished second in both of its two races. That's a 100% place rate from a very small sample — it keeps showing up near the front, just not quite getting its nose in front when it matters most.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
100%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Trained by Conor Houlihan out of Dungarven, Co. Waterford, the four-year-old is still early in its career and clearly has ability. Houlihan's yard has sent out 3 winners this season, so there's form in the camp, and with Flashy Fred racing as recently as yesterday, something is clearly being plotted.
The honest truth is that 0 wins from 2 races tells you very little at this stage. What matters more is that this horse has been competitive in both outings. The next step is turning those placed efforts into a first win — and with a trainer who knows how to get horses ready to win, that moment may not be far off.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
16 Jul
2nd
Killarney
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 18 runners
13 Jun
2nd
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Downpatrick Undulating |
1 |
1 second |
13 Jun |
0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
16 Jul |
0% |