What makes Justicialism genuinely interesting is how fresh this win feels. The horse raced at Sligo just this week, on 6 August 2026, and won—a breakthrough moment after what had been a two-year gap since its previous victory in 2024. That kind of layoff usually signals a horse struggling to find its form, yet Justicialism bounced back immediately, suggesting either that a change in approach has worked or that patience finally paid off. Trainer Noel C Kelly, based at Draperstown in Co. Derry, has the yard performing well this season with 14 winners sent out so far, and jockey Shane Fitzgerald—who has ridden Justicialism nine times, winning twice—seems to bring out something extra. That 22 percent win rate together is notably higher than the horse's overall record, which hints that the right rider in the right conditions can unlock better performances.
Raced just one day ago, Justicialism remains actively campaigned, which speaks to a horse that is sound, consistent, and valued by its yard. At eight years old, there is still time left in the tank for a few more wins before the veteran curtain falls.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal Galloping |
6 | 2 seconds, 4 other | 4 May | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 3 other | 14 Oct | 25% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
4 | 1 third, 3 other | 24 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 4 Nov | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 8 Jan | 50% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 26 Jan | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 6 Aug | 100% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 second | 31 May | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Feb | 0% |
| Cartmel Tight |
1 | 1 third | 26 Jun | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Dec | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Feb | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Mar | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Mar | 0% |