The overall career record might look quiet, but the recent form suggests a horse that has genuinely found its stride. In the last six races, Joya Del Mar has won twice, finished second twice, and only once slipped out of contention entirely. That is a sharp upturn from a horse that took until 22 May 2026 to get off the mark for the first time. The most recent win came at Downpatrick on 13 June 2026 — just five weeks ago — so this is a horse arriving at the track in form, not chasing past glories.
Joya Del Mar is trained by Dermot A McLoughlin, who operates out of Bodeen in Ratoath, County Meath. The yard has sent out 10 winners this season, which speaks to a setup in decent health. In the saddle most often is Ricky Doyle, who has ridden the horse five times and won once together — a 20% win rate between them, or 1 from every 5 rides, which is actually a solid return given the horse's overall numbers. The partnership clearly works when the venue is right.
At eight years old, Joya Del Mar is an experienced, streetwise racehorse. It knows what it is doing at Downpatrick, and the record there — two wins from seven visits — is genuinely eye-catching for a horse of this profile. For anyone watching at that track, this is exactly the kind of horse worth paying attention to.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick Undulating |
7 | 2 wins, 2 thirds, 3 other | 14 Jul | 28.6% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 12 Apr | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 9 Jun | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 6 Aug | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 8 Sep | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 8 Mar | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 Feb | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Dec | 0% |