Gameball

De Bromhead speaks warmly of the horse's natural ability. Gameball came to the yard via owner Basil Holian, who spotted him at Ballinrobe and bought him on the back of a strong recommendation from the Slatterys, who had schooled him before his racing career began. What struck the trainer most was not flashy home work but genuine racecourse talent: keen jumping, good travel through races, and a willingness that shows up when it matters. At Punchestown, Gameball was genuinely impressive, jumping quickly and travelling well enough to suggest there is more to come. De Bromhead's immediate plan was to help the horse settle better in his races and then point him at one of the top-level contests — the Royal Bond, one of Britain and Ireland's leading races for his level. With De Bromhead's yard having already sent out 110 winners this season, Gameball is part of a training operation in excellent form, and his recent consistency suggests the best may yet be ahead of him.