The overall numbers are strong too. From 15 races, Journey With Me has won 5 and finished in the top three in 8 more — that's a win rate of 33%, or roughly 1 in every 3 races, which would be the envy of most yards. Henry De Bromhead's operation at Knockeen in County Waterford is one of the most productive in Ireland right now — 106 winners this season alone — and Journey With Me is one of the reasons why. The horse's preferred conditions are worth noting: on wet or muddy ground, it has won 2 of 3 races, a 67% win rate that borders on the freakish.
The partnership with Rachael Blackmore has been central to the story. In nine races together, Blackmore has ridden Journey With Me to 4 wins — winning 44% of the time, or nearly 1 in every 2 races. That's a remarkable record between horse and rider, the kind of combination that makes opponents nervous when the entries are published.
The one cloud on the horizon is timing. Journey With Me last won at Fairyhouse in April 2024 — now two years ago — and hasn't raced at all in roughly 11 months. The recent form before that break showed some inconsistency, with a couple of mid-field finishes mixed in with placings. Whether the horse returns as sharp as it left is the question every racing fan will want answered. At nine years old, there's no guarantee of a seamless comeback. But given the Naas record, the Blackmore partnership, and a yard firing on all cylinders, it would take a brave person to write Journey With Me off before it has even had a chance to show its hand again.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 24 Nov | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 | 3 wins | 12 Mar | 100% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 21 Apr | 50% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 15 Feb | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 29 Dec | 100% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Mar | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 19 Jan | 0% |