Nail House
Nail House is a two-year-old still finding its way at the races, with one win and two placed finishes from four career starts. That single victory came at Fairyhouse on 8 July, now three months in the past, and the horse has been raced regularly since — competing four times in quick succession, most recently just a day ago. The most recent form reads 3-6-4-1, showing a third place, then a sixth, then a fourth, then the win at Fairyhouse. Those numbers tell the story of a young horse still learning its trade: capable of running well enough to place, but inconsistent enough that a win remains rare.Based on TrackLab's analysis
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
Trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien at Owning Hill in County Kilkerry, Nail House is part of a yard in strong form this season, with 160 winners already sent out. That kind of output suggests a busy operation with plenty of ammunition, though it also means this two-year-old is one of many horses competing for race entries and attention. With a win rate of roughly one in four races, Nail House remains a work in progress — not yet reliable enough to expect victory every time, but clearly capable of better days ahead. The fact that it has raced four times in what appears to be a relatively short window shows the trainer is keen to keep it active and racing fit while it matures.
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Likes
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, long straights
Likes
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
21 Sep
3rd
Fairyhouse
5f – 6½f · Good · 11 runners
22 Aug
6th
The Curragh
7f – 1m · Good · 6 runners
23 Jul
4th
Leopardstown
7f – 1m · Good · 6 runners
8 Jul
🏆 Won
Fairyhouse
5f – 6½f · Good · 8 runners
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 third |
21 Sep |
50% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
23 Jul |
0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
22 Aug |
0% |