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Grann's Boy

Grann's Boy is a six-year-old who has figured out exactly the conditions he likes, and he performs best when the ground is slightly soft and the distance stretches beyond two miles. In 28 races, he has won six and finished in the top 3 another 15 times, giving him a win rate of roughly one in every five races—a respectable record that suggests he is a reliable performer rather than a star, but genuinely useful at his level.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
6 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Zoffany
Mother
Cloudy Miss
Trainer
Owner
Nap Racing Syndicate
Official rating
62

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
28
Career races
6
Wins
21.4%
Win rate
avg ~10%
53.6%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
41 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

The clearest pattern in his form is his preference for soft ground. Over five races on those conditions, he has won four times—an exceptional 80% win rate that shows this is where he is dangerous. He also thrives when the distance is long; he has won five of his 15 races at two miles or further, which is a 33% win rate and well above his overall average. Put those two things together—soft ground and long distance—and you have a horse at his best.

His connection with Galway has been his most consistent asset. He recorded his first career win there on 30 October 2023, and he has returned to that track regularly. He has now won twice at Galway from seven races, and his most recent victory came there three months ago on 1 August 2026, so he remains an active and winning performer. His regular jockey is Adam Caffrey, who has ridden him 11 times and won twice with him, though that 18% partnership win rate is slightly below his overall form. He is trained by H Rogers at Ardee in County Louth, a yard that has sent out six winners already this season. His recent form shows he is still sound; he finished second just a week ago after two unplaced runs before that, and a sixth-place finish before those. He is a horse that likes specific conditions and venues, and when those line up, he delivers.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good_to_yielding ground: 4 wins from 5 starts (80%)
✔ Well suited by Long Distance (2m+) distances: 33% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 8 starts
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
⚠ Poor record on yielding_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to yielding (mild give)
Loves
Heavy (very wet)
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
Good (a little give)
Avoids
Yielding to soft (damp)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Loves
1M3F – 1M4F
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M6F – 2M
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, tight
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Ok
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
15 Oct
DNF
The Curragh
1m6f – 2m · Yielding_To_Soft · 24 runners
7 Sep
2nd
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 8 runners
1 Aug
🏆 Won
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 22 runners
25 May
DNF
Ballinrobe
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
30 Apr
DNF
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 26 runners
6 Apr
6th
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding_To_Soft · 21 runners
30 Mar
2nd
Navan
1m6f – 2m · Heavy · 12 runners
25 Oct
2nd
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 15 runners
9 Oct
🏆 Won
Thurles
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 17 runners
27 Sep
🏆 Won
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 15 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
Adam Caffrey Current jockey
18.2%
Win rate
2/11
Wins / rides
42.9%
Win rate
3/7
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/3
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Galway
Tight
7 2 wins, 2 seconds, 3 other 7 Sep 28.6%
Navan
Galloping
4 1 second, 2 thirds, 1 other 30 Mar 0%
Fairyhouse
Galloping
2 1 win, 1 other 6 Apr 50%
Tramore
Sharp
2 1 third, 1 other 17 Aug 0%
Down Royal
Galloping
2 1 second, 1 other 25 Sep 0%
Thurles
Undulating
1 1 win 9 Oct 100%
Kilbeggan
Tight
1 1 win 26 Jul 100%
Listowel
Sharp
1 1 win 27 Sep 100%
Wexford
Sharp
1 1 other 28 Oct 0%
The Curragh
Galloping
1 1 other 15 Oct 0%
Bellewstown
Sharp
1 1 other 3 Oct 0%
Sligo
Sharp
1 1 other 5 May 0%
Punchestown
Galloping
1 1 other 30 Apr 0%
Ballinrobe
Sharp
1 1 other 25 May 0%
Cork
Galloping
1 1 other 30 Aug 0%
Naas
Galloping
1 1 other 4 Apr 0%