The first win came at Dundalk in August 2025, which opened the account and gave the team something to build on. But the more significant result arrived at The Curragh just three weeks ago, on 4 May 2026. The Curragh is Ireland's most prestigious flat racing venue — the place where the country's best horses run, and where it matters most to win. Picking up a victory there is not something that happens by accident, and for a horse with Genesis's modest overall record, it represents a genuine high point.
Recent form gives reason for optimism too. Looking at the last six races in order from most recent, the finishing positions read 1, 23, 5, 4, 17, 6 — which means a winner followed by a difficult run, with a couple of solid efforts either side. A 23rd-place finish is the kind of outlier that often reflects a bad day rather than a true reflection of ability, and it is worth noting that Genesis raced just yesterday, meaning the team are clearly happy to keep the horse busy and in good order.
Rory Cleary has ridden Genesis seven times, winning once together — roughly 1 in every 7 rides. That is a working partnership rather than a dominant one, but the fact that Cleary keeps coming back suggests a level of familiarity that matters. Behind the scenes, Michael Mulvany has had a productive season, with 20 winners sent out from his Kells base — that is a yard operating with confidence. A horse like Genesis, placed five times in 20 races and winning at Ireland's top track, is exactly the kind of consistent performer that keeps a stable ticking over.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
7 | 1 win, 1 second, 5 other | 15 Aug | 14.3% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
6 | 1 win, 1 third, 4 other | 23 May | 16.7% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 9 May | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Jul | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |