Gemini Man
Gemini Man is a horse that has found his groove, winning twice in his last six races and showing genuine enthusiasm for jumping over hurdles rather than racing on the flat. At eight years old, he is entering what should be his prime years—not a young prospect anymore, but an experienced competitor who knows his trade. His overall record of 5 wins from 45 races puts him at around a 1 in 9 win rate, steady rather than spectacular, but the trend matters more than the headline. His trainer,
Iain Jardine at Carrutherstown, reckons Gemini Man is a better horse over hurdles than on the flat, which is a significant shift in how the yard views him going forward. His last win came at Musselburgh seven weeks ago, showing he remains sharp and capable of getting his head in front.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
G Gibson Jamie Denholm
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
42.2%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
What marks Gemini Man out is his consistency at certain distances and ground conditions. Over distances between just over a mile and a mile and two furlongs, he has won 2 of 11 races—a 1 in 5 win rate that suggests the sweet spot of the race track suits him. He also loves normal conditions, winning 3 of 11 races on standard ground, a respectable 1 in 3 rate. At Class 6 level—the grassroots of racing—he has won 2 of 9 starts, a 1 in 4½ win rate that shows he is a genuine threat at that grade. His main rider, Danny McMenamin, has partnered him seven times for a single victory, suggesting the pairing hasn't quite clicked consistently, though victory rates can be misleading over small samples. Jardine flagged a race at Kelso's autumn meeting as a potential target, and with Gemini Man coming out of his last race well and recently active, he may well be pointed that way soon.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on standard ground: 2 wins from 11 starts (18%)
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 3 wins from 11 starts (27%)
✔ Well suited by 1m1f – 1m2f distances: 18% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 8 starts
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 7 starts
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Yet to win at Dundalk in 5 attempts
⚠ Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 7 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Standard (all-weather)
Loves
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Avoids
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Competition Level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
Class 6 (grassroots)
Loves
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
7 Aug
4th
Musselburgh
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 7 runners
31 Jul
2nd
Musselburgh
1m6f – 2m · Good · 10 runners
25 Jul
9th
Newcastle
1m3f – 1m4f · 13 runners
30 Jun
DNF
Musselburgh
1m6f – 2m · Good · 6 runners
22 Jun
🏆 Won
Musselburgh
1m6f – 2m · Good · 7 runners
2 Jun
🏆 Won
Newcastle
1m3f – 1m4f · Standard · 13 runners
9 May
DNF
Hexham
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 11 runners
10 Mar
2nd
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 8 runners
10 Mar
2nd
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 8 runners
23 Feb
🏆 Won
Wolverhampton
1m1f – 1m2f · Standard · 9 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 |
|---|
| Musselburgh Sharp |
9 |
1 win, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 3 other |
7 Aug |
11.1% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
5 |
1 win, 4 other |
25 Jul |
20% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
5 |
2 thirds, 3 other |
16 Jan |
0% |
| Perth Galloping |
4 |
2 seconds, 2 other |
21 Oct |
0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
3 |
1 win, 2 seconds |
10 Mar |
33.3% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
3 |
1 third, 2 other |
10 May |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
3 |
3 other |
27 Sep |
0% |
| Hexham Undulating |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
9 May |
50% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
2 Aug |
50% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 |
1 second, 1 other |
9 Aug |
0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
21 Sep |
0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
3 Oct |
0% |
| Cartmel Tight |
1 |
1 other |
28 May |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
4 Oct |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
20 Apr |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
16 Mar |
0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
28 Oct |
0% |