Focaccia
Focaccia is a three-year-old still searching for consistency after a breakthrough win at Bellewstown eight weeks ago. The horse broke through for victory on 3 July at that track, but has not managed to win again since, recording a run of six races without success. With just one win from twelve starts overall, Focaccia wins roughly once in every twelve races — a modest win rate that reflects a horse still finding its level in competitive company.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
50%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The recent form tells a frustrating story. In the last six races, Focaccia has finished third, sixth, eighth, second, eighth, and seventh — showing glimpses of promise, particularly that second-place finish, but unable to convert those performances into wins. The horse was last in action just a day ago, so the yard is keeping it busy and actively campaigning it. Trainer J A Stack, based at Golden in County Tipperary, has had a solid season with twelve winners from the yard so far, and appears committed to getting Focaccia back to the winner's circle. At three years old, there is still time for this horse to improve and find another winning opportunity, though the eight-week drought since Bellewstown suggests it faces a stiff challenge at whatever level it is currently competing.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 1 wins from 4 starts (25%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_firm ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Yet to win at The Curragh in 5 attempts
⚠ Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Standard (all-weather)
Unknown
Good to firm (drying out)
Avoids
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
30 Aug
3rd
Cork
5f – 6½f · Yielding · 10 runners
23 Aug
6th
Naas
5f – 6½f · Good · 8 runners
9 Aug
8th
The Curragh
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 14 runners
3 Aug
2nd
Naas
5f – 6½f · Good · 6 runners
22 Jul
8th
Naas
5f – 6½f · Good · 15 runners
18 Jul
7th
The Curragh
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 18 runners
3 Jul
🏆 Won
Bellewstown
5f – 6½f · Good · 8 runners
27 Jun
DNF
The Curragh
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 21 runners
3 Jun
11th
The Curragh
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Yielding · 12 runners
26 May
2nd
Dundalk
5f – 6½f · Standard · 10 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
| The Curragh Galloping |
5 |
1 third, 4 other |
9 Aug |
0% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
23 Aug |
0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 |
1 win |
3 Jul |
100% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
26 May |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
30 Aug |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
25 Apr |
0% |