Net Boy

Now seven years old, Net Boy has built a solid career overall, winning 2 races and placing a further 5 times from 10 starts — a win rate of roughly 1 in every 5 races, which is a respectable return at this level. But his recent form tells an even better story. In his last six races he has won twice, finished second once, and picked up a third, meaning he has been out of the places just twice in that entire run. That is consistent, competitive racing from a horse who clearly knows what he is doing.

The ground matters. On normal conditions Net Boy has won 2 of his 3 races — a 67% win rate that dwarfs his record elsewhere. It is not a coincidence; it is a preference worth knowing about. When the ground is right and the track is Ballinrobe, this horse is a genuine contender.

His partnership with jockey Sean Flanagan has been a productive one. In six races together they have won twice — that is 1 in every 3 rides converting into a win, a ratio that puts their combination well above average. Flanagan has clearly got to know this horse, and the results suggest a real understanding between the two.

Connell's yard at Nurney has been in fine form this season, sending out 7 winners, so Net Boy is operating within a team that is confident and hitting its targets. He raced just yesterday and won at Ballinrobe on 25 May 2026 — that is his most recent victory, eight weeks ago — making him a currently active horse in good nick. For a general audience, the simplest summary is this: find Net Boy at Ballinrobe on decent ground with Flanagan aboard, and you are looking at a horse that wins more often than not.