Mawhibah

The overall record of 1 win and 2 places from 4 races tells you this is still early days, but early days with genuine promise. A 25 per cent win rate — winning roughly 1 race in every 4 — is nothing to ignore at this stage of a young horse's career, especially when it's backed up by placing regularly as well. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, based at Owning Hill in County Kilkenny, is the trainer behind Mawhibah. O'Brien's yard is clearly in good form this season, having sent out 160 winners already, which means Mawhibah is racing in a strong, active operation. The timing is right: the horse is young, has just tasted victory, and is still actively racing. It's the kind of moment when a 3-year-old can either build on early success or find the going tougher as it steps up. For now, Mawhibah is still finding its feet — but the feet are moving in an encouraging direction.