In The Trenches
In The Trenches is a horse that knows how to grind out a result. The six-year-old has won twice from 39 races—a win rate of roughly 1 in every 20 attempts—but those two victories have come recently enough to suggest the horse is hitting form. The most recent win arrived at Warwick three weeks ago, on 22 September, and before that came a success at Downpatton in mid-June. Over the last six races, In The Trenches has won twice and finished in the top 3 twice more, which is a decent run for a horse at this level and shows it is capable of being competitive.Based on TrackLab's analysis
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
What makes In The Trenches interesting is the gap between what the numbers say and what the recent form suggests. A 5% win rate across a career looks modest on paper, but the horse has found two winners within the last four months, and that consistency in the top 3—four top-3 finishes in the last six outings—hints at a horse that suits certain conditions or racecourses. Keith Donoghue, who rides the horse most often, has yet to partner it to a win in 13 races together, which may reflect circumstance rather than a problem with the partnership. Trainer Jennie Candlish's Basford yard has had a productive season with 64 winners, so the horse is in an operation that knows how to find races.
In The Trenches was last out just a day ago and is actively racing. Given its recent wins and solid top-3 record, this is a horse worth watching in the weeks ahead—the kind that might offer value to those who have spotted the upturn in form.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 1 wins from 11 starts (9%)
✔ Excellent record on good_to_firm ground: 1 wins from 3 starts (33%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_yielding ground: 0 wins from 9 starts
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
⚠ Poor record on heavy ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 11 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 10 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 10 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Loves
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Loves
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Avoids
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, hilly
Loves
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, tight
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
14 Oct
2nd
1%
Wetherby
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 2 runners
22 Sep
🏆 Won
Warwick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 3 runners
3 Aug
7th
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 12 runners
24 Jul
4th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
30 Jun
DNF
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 16 runners
14 Jun
🏆 Won
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
5 Jun
2nd
Clonmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 15 runners
15 May
DNF
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
7 May
DNF
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 13 runners
19 Apr
DNF
Tramore
1m6f – 2m · Yielding · 10 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 |
|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
4 |
1 second, 1 third, 2 other |
30 Jun |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
4 |
2 seconds, 2 other |
3 Aug |
0% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
3 |
1 win, 1 second, 1 third |
14 Jun |
33.3% |
| Tramore Sharp |
3 |
1 second, 1 third, 1 other |
19 Apr |
0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
24 Jul |
0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
27 Dec |
0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
2 |
2 seconds |
5 Jun |
0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
2 |
1 second, 1 third |
11 Oct |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 |
1 second, 1 other |
14 Dec |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
11 Jan |
0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 |
1 win |
22 Sep |
100% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
15 Jan |
0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
2 Jun |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
30 Jan |
0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
30 Sep |
0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
20 Sep |
0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 May |
0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
1 Oct |
0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
14 Oct |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
8 May |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
6 Feb |
0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
28 Oct |
0% |