In The Minus

Trained by Brian Francis Cawley at Craughwell in County Galway, In The Minus tends to run in capable company without quite dominating it. His most recent six races tell a story of a horse finding his feet: a third place three days ago, a win four days before that, then a run of places and minor efforts stretching back weeks. Consistency matters more than flash for a horse at this level, and the pattern of places—five of them in his last six runs—suggests he's competitive and showing up, even on days when the winner's cheque doesn't come his way. Ridden most often by Sean Davis, the partnership has produced 1 win from 8 races, which mirrors his overall form: reliable rather than electric.

The real story for In The Minus is his record at longer distances. Across two miles and beyond, he's won 2 of his 9 races; cut to shorter trips and the wins dry up. This is useful knowledge for anyone watching—it's a horse that has found a lane that suits him, and stayer's races are where he's most likely to trouble the bookmakers. His first win came at Limerick in June 2025, and he's now proven he can win more than once, most recently at Sligo in August. For a horse in modest company with modest prize money, consistency and finding your trip matter far more than headline-grabbing talent, and In The Minus is showing he understands both.