Trained by C Byrnes out of Ballingarry in County Limerick, Jack Owen Jack races for a yard that has been in fine form this season, sending out 26 winners. That is a healthy haul, which makes it all the more noticeable that this particular horse keeps finishing just behind where the yard would want him. The talent is clearly there — horses that finish in the top three consistently are doing something right — but the knack of getting his nose in front first has so far eluded him.
His recent form reads 2-3-3 going back through his last three races, which tells you he is competitive and turning up ready to run. He raced just yesterday, so whatever he has, he is showing it regularly. The question now is whether a horse with this record of near-misses can convert one of these performances into an actual win, or whether he is simply one of those honest, solid horses that makes your heart rate rise without ever quite delivering the moment you are hoping for. At seven, patience is wearing thin — but so far, he keeps showing up.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 30 May | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 third | 15 May | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Oct | 0% |