Helvic Dream
Helvic Dream is a nine-year-old horse that has made a modest career out of steady, if unspectacular, racing. With three wins from 36 races, the horse wins roughly once every 12 attempts—the kind of record that speaks to a genuine trier without ever quite reaching the top tier of ability. But the story becomes more interesting when you look at where those wins have come from. At distances between a mile and six furlongs and two miles, Helvic Dream performs significantly better, winning 2 of its last 10 races at that range—a 20% win rate that suggests it has found its proper distance. The most recent win came at Listowel just two weeks ago, which shows the horse is still capable of getting its head in front at an age when many of its peers have been retired.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Mrs Caroline Hendron Mrs M Cahill
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
What's notable is how Helvic Dream has stayed active and useful for Noel Meade's yard at Castletown. The trainer has saddled 42 winners this season, and Helvic Dream has been a regular contributor to those numbers, even if not a star. Recent form has been patchy—the horse ran 14th, won, finished 15th, then 6th and 17th in its last six outings—but that inconsistency is fairly typical for a nine-year-old racing at this level. Despite being paired mostly with jockey Donagh Meyler, they haven't struck gold together yet across seven rides. The important thing is that Helvic Dream keeps turning up to race, keeps finding the occasional winner's circle, and hasn't been put away. For a modest horse at a solid yard, that's a respectable way to extend a career.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on heavy ground: 1 wins from 6 starts (17%)
✔ Excellent record on good_to_yielding ground: 1 wins from 4 starts (25%)
✔ Well suited by 1m6f – 2m distances: 20% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 7 starts
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 7 starts
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 7 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good to yielding (mild give)
Loves
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Good (a little give)
Avoids
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, long straights
Ok
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
11 Oct
14th
Naas
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 18 runners
25 Sep
🏆 Won
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 17 runners
12 Sep
15th
Leopardstown
1m6f – 2m · Good · 26 runners
30 Jul
6th
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 21 runners
3 May
DNF
Cork
1m6f – 2m · Soft · 19 runners
4 Apr
17th
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding_To_Soft · 19 runners
13 Mar
11th
Cheltenham
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 24 runners
12 Oct
11th
Naas
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 23 runners
28 Sep
14th
The Curragh
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 33 runners
13 Sep
7th
Leopardstown
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
10 |
1 win, 1 second, 3 thirds, 5 other |
28 Sep |
10% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
4 |
4 other |
12 Sep |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
4 |
1 second, 3 other |
4 Apr |
0% |
| Naas Galloping |
4 |
4 other |
11 Oct |
0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 third |
25 Sep |
50% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
16 Nov |
50% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
2 Apr |
0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 |
1 second, 1 other |
30 Jul |
0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
23 Sep |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
2 Nov |
0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
15 Oct |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
29 Apr |
0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
13 Mar |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
3 May |
0% |