That one win came at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day — 26 December 2023 — which is one of the most atmospheric days in the Irish racing calendar. Getting it done on that stage, in front of big holiday crowds, is a decent footnote to carry. The problem is it now sits 30 months in the past, and the six races since have produced nothing better than a runner-up finish, with a string of unplaced efforts mixed in.
Mark Walsh, one of Ireland's most respected jockeys, has been in the saddle for 7 of those 17 races, winning once together — so they've clicked at a rate of about 1 in 7 when paired up, or 14%. That's not a bad ratio given the horse's overall record, and it suggests Walsh gets something out of him. The team is trained by E McNamara out of Rathkeale in County Limerick, a yard that has been in decent form this season with 22 winners sent out — so this horse isn't operating in a struggling setup, he's just one of those animals who makes you wait.
He raced just one day ago, so he's very much an active campaigner, and at 7 years old there's no suggestion of winding down. Whether that elusive second win is around the corner is another matter — 17 races into a career with one success, you'd want to see something click soon. But horses like this have their fans, and a return to Leopardstown on a big occasion might be exactly the prompt he needs.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 1 Mar | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 27 Dec | 50% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Nov | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 31 May | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 Oct | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 6 Feb | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 26 Dec | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Feb | 0% |