Its Never Simple

Those two wins tell a story of progression. The first came at Roscommon in August 2025, which opened the account at last. The second arrived at Punchestown in November — a step up in terms of the venue, and a sign that the Roscommon win was no fluke. Punchestown is one of Ireland's most respected tracks, so winning there means something. That said, Its Never Simple hasn't raced since, and at 136 days off the track — roughly four months — it is returning from a notable break. Horses can come back sharper after a rest, or they can need a run to find their rhythm. That's the question hanging over its next appearance.

The partnership with jockey Ricky Doyle is worth noting. In six races together, they've won twice — that's a win rate of 33%, or 1 in every 3 races as a pair. For context, most jockey-horse partnerships don't click anywhere near that often. When Doyle is in the saddle, something works.

Behind the scenes, trainer Martin Brassil operates out of Dunmurray in County Kildare, and his yard has sent out 10 winners already this season — a steady, productive operation rather than a flashy one. Brassil tends to place his horses carefully, and a horse with two recent wins and a fresh pair of legs arriving off a break suggests the team will have a plan. Whether Its Never Simple justifies the optimism remains to be seen, but the recent form — two wins from six races — gives genuine reason to watch with interest.