Mephisto

Gerard Keane trains him out of Trim in County Meath, a yard that has sent out 10 winners already this season — so there is form in the stable. Colin Keane, the yard's most frequent rider on Mephisto, has partnered him 14 times for just 1 win together, winning roughly 1 in every 14 rides — a modest return that tells you how hard this horse makes you work for your money.

The most recent win came at Tramore on 15 August 2025, nearly a year ago now. Since then Mephisto has had 6 races without adding to his tally, though he has placed in three of those — finishing third or fourth, which at least tells you he is still competitive rather than running out of steam entirely. His recent form reads 7-4-blank-3-4-blank, with two non-finishes sandwiched around some honest efforts. He raced just a day ago, so he is clearly still being kept busy.

What keeps Mephisto interesting is that very specific sweet spot: long races, patient racing, and the kind of stamina test that wears out quicker horses. His first career win came at Dundalk in January 2023, and everything since has confirmed that he needs time, trip, and the right opportunity. At nine, he is deep into his career, but horses who stay healthy and find their niche can keep competing at this level for years. Whether another win is coming depends almost entirely on whether the yard find him the right race — and given his last win was less than a year ago, it would be premature to write him off just yet.