His recent form tells an interesting tale. In his last six races he has missed the frame only once, with placings in four of those runs. It is the kind of sequence that keeps the yard hopeful. Yet it has been eleven months since his last win, back at Listowel on 26 September 2025. That drought matters. The gaps between victories at his level can feel long, and a horse pushing on through his tenth year needs momentum to stay sharp. He raced just a day ago, so he remains actively campaigned by trainer E McNamara's yard at Rathkeale in County Limerick—a stable that has already sent out 22 winners this season and clearly believes there is life in Gaelic Des Chastys yet.
Patrick M O'Brien has been his regular partner in the saddle, but their record together—five rides with no wins—tells its own story. Sometimes the jockey and horse simply do not click, or perhaps the races he has drawn when O'Brien was up have not suited him. Changes in the saddle can surprise people; a different rider, a different race, and a horse like this one can find another gear. For now, though, Gaelic Des Chastys remains what he has always been: a battler who shows up, runs a respectable race, and occasionally leaves the track with his head held high.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick Galloping |
4 | 2 seconds, 1 third, 1 other | 28 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 1 Jan | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 26 Sep | 50% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 2 seconds | 5 Aug | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 13 Oct | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 29 Jan | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 8 Jun | 100% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Oct | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 second | 26 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 29 Sep | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Dec | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 30 Sep | 0% |