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Morell River

There is something quietly satisfying about a horse that keeps finding a way to win, and Morell River is exactly that kind of animal. The six-year-old has won 2 races from 11 outings — roughly 1 in every 5 or 6 attempts — and has picked up 3 places along the way, meaning it has rarely run without giving its the yard something to smile about. That might not sound like the stuff of legend, but look at the recent form and a sharper picture emerges: two wins from the last six races is a genuinely productive spell, and the form string of 8-2-1-8-1-5 tells the story of a horse that has its moments rather than grinding away without reward.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
6 years old
Sex
Mare
Colour
Bay
Father
Harzand
Mother
Kitty D'Haguenet
Trainer
Owner
Mrs Mary C Fitzpatrick
Rating
103

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
11
Career races
2
Wins
18.2%
Win rate
avg ~10%
27.3%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
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Both career wins have come at Wexford, which is worth pausing on. The first arrived on 26 October 2025, and the second followed on 16 May 2026 — so Morell River has now won every race it has won at the same track. That is not a coincidence. Some horses simply take to a particular course, whether it is the shape of the bends, the ground, or just the atmosphere, and Wexford appears to bring out the best in this one. For anyone watching with half an eye on the future, that is the kind of detail worth filing away.

The horse is trained by Colin Bowe, who operates out of Enniscorthy in County Wexford — fitting, given his horse's affinity for the local track. Bowe's yard has sent out 2 winners this season, so Morell River accounts for a meaningful share of that tally. The regular partner in the saddle is Sean O'Keeffe, and the numbers between them are striking: 2 wins from 7 races together works out at winning roughly 1 in every 3 or 4 times they team up, which is a strong ratio by any measure. When a jockey and horse develop that kind of understanding, it tends to be worth paying attention to. Morell River raced just one day ago, so this is a horse right in the thick of its season — and given what Wexford in particular seems to do for it, another trip there could be worth watching closely.

Strengths & Risks

What the data says works for and against this horse
⚠ What to watch out for
Struggles on RH Undulating tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to yielding (mild give)
Yielding (slightly soft)
Good (firm-ish)
Unknown
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
14 Jul
8th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 18 runners
7 Jun
2nd
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 13 runners
16 May
🏆 Won
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 16 runners
8 Nov
8th
Gowran Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Heavy · 23 runners
26 Oct
🏆 Won
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 13 runners
10 Oct
5th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 12 runners
19 Sep
4th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 17 runners
9 Nov
11th
Gowran Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 23 runners
16 Oct
6th
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 7 runners
4 Oct
7th
Gowran Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 23 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
Sean O'Keeffe Current Jockey
28.6%
Win rate
2/7
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
Mr D Doyle
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin rate
Gowran Park
Undulating
3 3 other 8 Nov 0%
Downpatrick
Undulating
3 3 other 14 Jul 0%
Wexford
Sharp
2 2 wins 16 May 100%
Punchestown
Galloping
2 1 second, 1 other 7 Jun 0%
Tramore
Sharp
1 1 other 15 Aug 0%