The horse has just come off a win at The Curragh this week, which is timely form. Its recent six races tell the story of a dependable campaigner: a win, followed by a second-place finish, then three tougher runs further back before last week's success. Martin Hassett trains Harry's Hill from Burnchurch in County Tipperary, and the yard is doing well this season with 10 winners already. Wayne Hassett, who rides the horse most often, has partnered it to 4 of those 8 wins from 25 races together—a 16% win rate, which is solid when you consider the overall picture.
The most interesting quirk is Harry's Hill's love of slightly soft ground. On a wet or muddy track, the horse comes alive: it has won 2 of its last 4 races on such conditions, a 50% win rate that is half again better than its overall average. Even more striking is its performance at Bellewstown, where it has won 2 of 3 races—nearly unbeatable at that particular track. These are not flashy statistics, but they are the kind of patterns that matter to people who know their horses. Harry's Hill may never win a top-level race, but it has found its groove in the middle ranks, and this week's success suggests it still has more wins in it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
20 | 3 wins, 4 seconds, 13 other | 16 Aug | 15% |
| Navan Galloping |
9 | 2 seconds, 1 third, 6 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
5 | 2 wins, 3 other | 31 Aug | 40% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
5 | 5 other | 26 May | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
5 | 5 other | 14 Jun | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 3 other | 4 Jul | 25% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
3 | 2 wins, 1 third | 27 Aug | 66.7% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 30 Sep | 0% |