Genois
Genois is a late bloomer who finally broke through at the top level last November. The 10-year-old, trained by Jonjo and A.J. O'Neill at Cheltenham, won his first Class 1 race at Wetherby on 1 November 2024—a significant moment for a horse with only three wins across 28 races in his career. What makes this more interesting is that both his wins at Wetherby and his most recent victory at Exeter suggest he has found his groove at certain tracks. At Wetherby in particular, he has won 2 of his 5 races there, a win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record of winning roughly 1 in every 9 races.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Trainer
Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
The trainer sees genuine potential in him going forward. After that Wetherby win, O'Neill suggested that bigger prizes might suit Genois—races like the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial at Newbury were mooted, with the Topham in spring also on the agenda. The horse clearly stays well over distance and is described as straightforward and obliging under saddle, qualities that count for more than raw speed in jumping racing. Sean Bowen, who rode him to that Wetherby win, highlighted his consistency and willingness to please. Genois last raced just over a day ago and remains active, so there is every chance we will see him tested at those bigger targets soon. Whether he can maintain this upward trajectory at ten years old remains to be seen, but Wetherby has given him a platform, and at this stage of his career that feels like genuine progress.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good_to_soft ground: 1 wins from 4 starts (25%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_yielding ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to soft (some give)
Loves
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 2 (high-level)
Unknown
Class 3 (mid-level)
Loves
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
14 Oct
DNF
Wetherby
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 4 runners
19 Jun
4th
Market Rasen
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
15 May
DNF
Aintree
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
4 Apr
2nd
Haydock Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
6 Mar
🏆 Won
Exeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 9 runners
22 Jan
2nd
Wetherby
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 9 runners
26 Dec
🏆 Won
Wetherby
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 10 runners
6 Jul
5th
Market Rasen
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 9 runners
5 Apr
6th
Newcastle
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
21 Mar
7th
Newbury
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 7 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Benjamin Macey Current jockey
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Wetherby Galloping |
5 |
2 wins, 1 second, 2 other |
14 Oct |
40% |
| Wexford Sharp |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
13 Jul |
0% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 |
3 other |
12 Jan |
0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
21 Mar |
0% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 |
2 other |
19 Jun |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 |
1 second, 1 third |
4 May |
0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
5 Apr |
0% |
| Exeter Undulating |
1 |
1 win |
6 Mar |
100% |
| Aintree Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
15 May |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
2 Jul |
0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
4 Apr |
0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
31 May |
0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
20 Sep |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
9 Dec |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
7 Oct |
0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
3 Oct |
0% |