Trained by Edward Lynam out of Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Headmaster is part of a yard that has been in good form this season, sending out 6 winners already. Lynam is not a trainer who throws horses at races hoping something sticks — and Headmaster's record suggests the team has placed him carefully and let him develop at his own pace.
His recent form tells a compelling story. After a rough patch that saw him finish 16th, 10th, and 8th in three consecutive races, Headmaster has bounced back with back-to-back wins — taking 2 of his last 6 races. That kind of recovery is not always a given. Plenty of horses go through a rough spell and never quite rediscover their best. Headmaster did. His first career win came at Haydock Park in July 2025, and his most recent came just this week at The Curragh on 23 May 2026 — one of Ireland's most prestigious tracks and a course that tests horses properly.
Ground conditions seem to matter. On normal ground, Headmaster has won 2 of his 3 races — a 67% win rate, or 2 from 3, which is as close to a banker as racing tends to offer. When conditions suit him, he is a genuinely hard horse to beat.
With 3 wins, 5 places, and a race just yesterday, Headmaster is a horse in form and in full flow. At only 4, there is every reason to think the best is still ahead of him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 24 Oct | 100% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 23 May | 100% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 18 Jul | 100% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Oct | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 Aug | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 29 May | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 30 Jun | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 2 Aug | 0% |