What makes Mr Rango genuinely interesting is his form over the mile-and-a-quarter to mile-and-a-half range. At those distances, he becomes a different proposition entirely, winning 3 of his 10 races—a 30% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. His last victory came at Leopardstown in April 2024, and it remains the high point of his recent years. Since then, he has been chasing that form without success, managing only mid-field finishes in his most recent six outings. Last raced just over a day ago, he finished tenth, another frustrating day in a dry spell that now stretches to 30 months without a win.
Trained by James M Barcoe's Gowran yard in Kilkenny, Mr Rango has been ridden most often by Siobhan Rutledge, though their partnership has yielded just one win from twelve races together. The real story with Mr Rango is patience. He is active, he knows where the winning post is, and he has proven he can get there at the right trip. Whether he will find his way back to the winner's circle remains to be seen, but the yard clearly believe he still has a race or two left in him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
15 | 1 win, 14 other | 28 Mar | 6.7% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 2 thirds, 1 other | 15 Apr | 25% |
| Listowel Sharp |
3 | 3 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 7 Dec | 50% |
| Killarney Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 24 Aug | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 8 May | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 7 Jul | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 2 thirds | 24 Mar | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 2 other | 31 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 20 May | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 10 Jun | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 May | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 11 Sep | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jan | 0% |