Fort Randall
Fort Randall is a seven-year-old who has found his rhythm at last. With two wins from his last six races, the horse is running better than his bare career statistics suggest. His overall record of 2 wins and 6 places from 21 races looks modest at first — he wins roughly one in every ten races — but the timing matters. That second win came just four weeks ago at Cartmel on 28 June, and he followed it with a third-place finish in his most recent outing only a day ago. This is a horse coming into form.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
Trained by Noel C Kelly at Draperstown in Co. Derry, Fort Randall competes in a yard that has already sent out 14 winners this season, a sign of capable horsemanship. His partnership with regular rider Jody McGarvey hasn't yet produced a win from their seven races together, which might suggest the jockey and horse haven't quite clicked — or simply that McGarvey has been on board during tougher assignments. Either way, Fort Randall's recent win at Cartmel wasn't with McGarvey in the saddle, and that victory proves the horse can still deliver on the day. For a seven-year-old with limited wins to his name, staying active and placing regularly while occasionally breaking through is a respectable way to keep racing. He remains useful, competitive company.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 1 wins from 7 starts (14%)
✔ Excellent record on good_to_yielding ground: 1 wins from 5 starts (20%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Poor record on heavy ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Loves
Good to yielding (mild give)
Loves
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, tight
Loves
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
28 Jul
5th
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 23 runners
28 Jun
🏆 Won
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
15 May
3rd
Kilbeggan
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Yielding · 17 runners
24 Apr
🏆 Won
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
21 Jan
7th
Down Royal
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 16 runners
18 Aug
3rd
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
26 Jul
6th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 17 runners
9 Jul
3rd
Uttoxeter
1m6f – 2m · Soft · 13 runners
10 Jun
11th
Roscommon
1m6f – 2m · Good · 19 runners
21 May
8th
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 20 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 |
|---|
| Kilbeggan Tight |
3 |
1 win, 1 third, 1 other |
15 May |
33.3% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
10 Jun |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
5 Mar |
0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 |
2 other |
28 Jul |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
10 Dec |
0% |
| Cartmel Tight |
1 |
1 win |
28 Jun |
100% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
29 May |
0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
25 Apr |
0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
15 Feb |
0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
18 Aug |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
21 Jan |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
24 Jan |
0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
9 Jul |
0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
4 Jul |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
21 May |
0% |