Ned In The Park

The horse runs for Timothy Doyle's yard at Moyne in Tipperary, a small operation that has produced just two winners this season. He is most often paired with Mr D Doyle in the saddle, and together they have notched one win from 14 races — a partnership that, like the horse itself, keeps turning up without quite breaking through. Recent form suggests Ned In The Park remains competitive enough to place. Over his last six runs he has finished second, third, and fourth, with an unplaced effort in between, showing he can still get close to the frame. He raced just a day ago, confirming he is an active member of the yard rather than a back-of-the-box stayer. At seven years old, he has been around long enough to know his trade, even if his record is modest. For a horse racing at modest levels with a small yard, Ned In The Park is the kind of honest performer who may not win often, but turns up, tries hard, and occasionally rewards the patient.