What makes the current run genuinely worth watching is the recent form. His last four completed races read 2-2-3-3 in reverse order — meaning he has finished second twice and third twice on the spin. That kind of sequence says the horse is in good shape and running well right now. He raced just one day ago, so he is clearly a horse who keeps active, and his trainer has clearly found a rhythm that suits him.
That trainer is J P Flavin, based at Tramore in County Waterford. It is a smaller yard rather than one of the big powerhouse operations, but they have sent out 10 winners already this season, which shows there is genuine ability in the setup. The question for Flavin is how to find the right spot for a horse who keeps knocking on the door without quite breaking through.
The honest assessment of Jackmoon is that he is a reliable, honest competitor who shows up and runs his race every time — but has not yet found that one occasion where everything clicks. For a punter, he is the kind of horse who makes you think "maybe this time" and then finishes second again. For a racing fan, though, there is something quietly compelling about a horse who keeps coming back, keeps putting himself in the picture, and refuses to give up. At seven, the clock is ticking on whether that first win ever arrives — but if recent form is anything to go by, he will be making someone sweat on the line for a while yet.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 thirds | 21 Apr | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 6 Apr | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 19 Apr | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 10 Mar | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 16 May | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 9 Dec | 0% |