The recent form makes for interesting reading. After a modest eighth on debut, Hassaniya has been climbing steadily through the placings — fourth, fifth, then back-to-back thirds. That kind of trajectory, improving run by run, is exactly what you want to see from a three-year-old still finding its feet. Horses at this age are often learning on the job, and the direction of travel here is clearly upward.
The trainer is M D O'Callaghan, operating out of The Curragh in County Kildare — the heartland of Irish flat racing, where the biggest yards in the country are based. O'Callaghan's team has sent out 18 winners already this season, which tells you this is not a small operation making up the numbers. Having a horse trained there that is quietly improving and ran just yesterday means Hassaniya is an active, well-managed project rather than a forgotten name on a racecard.
The first win might not be far away. Two thirds from the last two races, trained by a yard in form — if that upward curve continues, it is only a matter of time.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Sep | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 11 Jul | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Mar | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 May | 0% |