Kendall Roy

The real story with Kendall Roy is what happens when conditions suit. On normal, standard ground—the most common racing surface—he turns into a different proposition, winning 4 of his 9 races, nearly half the time. This is the kind of detail that matters if you follow his career: get him on the right going and he becomes genuinely competitive. Cork racecourse clearly brings out the best in him too. He has won twice there from eight attempts, and one of those victories came just three months ago in June, suggesting he remains in good form. His most recent six races tell a mixed story—two placings sandwiching some middling finishes, punctuated by a win on his most recent outing a day ago, which confirms he is still racing actively and not being rested.

Chris Hayes, his most frequent jockey, has ridden him five times and won twice, a 40 percent win rate that hints at real understanding between horse and rider. It is the kind of partnership that can make a difference over time, even if the sample is small. Since his first win at Naas back in September 2023, Kendall Roy has proved himself a genuine racehorse—not elite, but reliably capable and still actively competing at five years old.