The horse has clearly thrived under James Ryan in the saddle. When they pair up, Kool One wins about one in every three races — a stark contrast to its overall 17% win rate. That kind of connection between horse and jockey is valuable, and Maxwell has clearly noticed, using Ryan regularly. The yard itself, trained by Conor David Maxwell at Stamullen in County Meath, is having a decent season with seven winners so far, and Kool One is one of its more dependable earners.
Ground conditions and distance have shaped this horse's profile. It performs best on normal, standard going — winning 2 of 7 races on those surfaces — and really comes alive over longer distances between 1 mile 6 furlongs and 2 miles, where it has won 3 of 10 races. But the standout fact is Navan. Kool One is simply exceptional there: 2 wins from just 3 races at that course is a win rate of 67%, the kind of specialization that makes racing people sit up and take notice. After winning there three months ago on April 25th, the horse has had a mixed run — including a fourth place just yesterday — but Navan remains its hunting ground. If you're betting on Kool One anywhere, bet on it being back at Navan on normal ground, stretched out in distance, with James Ryan aboard. That is when this horse becomes something special.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park Undulating |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 other | 25 Apr | 66.7% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 19 Aug | 33.3% |
| Wexford Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 22 Jul | 50% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 8 Aug | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 29 Nov | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 23 Feb | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 3 Oct | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 1 Aug | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 25 Sep | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 24 May | 0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Mar | 0% |