Hitthehayson

The partnership with jockey Conor Stone-Walsh is the most striking number in this horse's file. Together they have won 3 of their 7 races — that is winning nearly 3 in every 7 times they line up together, a remarkable hit rate that suggests the two have developed a real understanding. When Stone-Walsh is in the saddle, the team have a serious chance.

Hitthehayson is trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue out of Clonalvy in County Meath, and it is worth noting the yard is having a strong season — 26 winners so far this term. That is a yard firing on all cylinders, which means the horse is coming to the track fit, well-prepared, and with an experienced team behind it.

The last win came at Haydock Park on 3 December 2025, around six months ago, and the recent form reads 10th, pulled up, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, pulled up across the last six runs. That is a mixed picture — two placings keep the interest alive, but the last couple of outings have been tough. The first career win came at Roscommon in September 2025, so Hitthehayson's entire winning career has been packed into a short window, with the Haydock success the high point so far.

At seven years old, this horse is in what should be the prime years of its career — experienced enough to know what racing is about, and with plenty of racing still ahead. The question now is whether Hitthehayson can rediscover the form that made Haydock such a memorable day. The yard is in fine shape, the right jockey clearly brings out the best in this horse, and two placings in the last six runs suggest the talent has not gone anywhere. A return to winning is not out of the question at all.