The overall record reads one win and seven places from 13 races, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 13. That is modest on paper, but the placing record tells a more interesting story — this is a horse that competes, that runs its race, that does not simply disappear on the days it does not win. The recent run of form backs that up: in the last six outings, there has been a win, two further placed efforts, and only one really disappointing finish. That is a horse in decent shape right now.
Gino Bella runs for Patrick T Foley, based at Bagenalstown in Co Carlow. Foley's yard has sent out 12 winners already this season, so this is an operation that knows how to get a horse ready to win. The fact that Gino Bella's moment came now, with the yard in that kind of form, is unlikely to be a coincidence. Trainers in a good run of results tend to have things clicking, and horses in their care often benefit from that confidence and sharpness in preparation.
With the win finally on the board and that Cork success coming just this week, Gino Bella heads into whatever comes next with the one thing it was missing — a result that proves it can get the job done. Whether that unlocks more, or whether this remains the high point, is the question worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
4 | 2 thirds, 2 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 10 Jul | 33.3% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 13 Dec | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 27 Nov | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jan | 0% |