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Norwalk Havoc

There are horses that simply come alive in the rain, and Norwalk Havoc is one of them. On wet, muddy ground, this five-year-old has won 3 of its 5 races — a remarkable 60% win rate that tells you almost everything you need to know about where and when to pay attention. Most horses tolerate conditions; Norwalk Havoc thrives in them.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
5 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Chestnut
Father
Showcasing
Mother
Light Of Joy
Owner
Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Rating
102

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
15
Career races
4
Wins
26.7%
Win rate
avg ~10%
53.3%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
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The other thing that sets this horse apart is its love of Leopardstown, one of Ireland's most prestigious tracks. Three wins from just 4 races there is an extraordinary record — the kind of number that makes seasoned racegoers sit up. That's not luck, that's a pattern. The first of those wins came on 10 April 2024, and the most recent just six months ago on 19 October 2025, suggesting Leopardstown remains very much Norwalk Havoc's home turf.

Across a 15-race career, the horse has won 4 times and finished in the places 8 more times — meaning it has come home with something to show in 12 of 15 outings, or 80% of its races. The overall win rate sits at 27%, which is roughly 1 in every 4 races, a solid figure at any level. Shane Foley, who has been in the saddle for 12 of those races, has won 3 of them together — a 25% win rate that places him comfortably among the horse's most productive partnerships.

Behind the horse is one of Irish racing's most respected operations. Mrs John Harrington's yard, based in Moone, Co Kildare, has sent out 51 winners already this season — the kind of output that speaks to a well-organised, high-functioning team. Horses from that yard tend to arrive at the track ready to run.

Recent form tells a more complicated story. Norwalk Havoc has been up and down over its last six races, with a win sandwiched between some less impressive efforts. But the horse raced just one day ago and remains very much in active campaign. If the ground comes up wet and the race card includes Leopardstown, history says you should be paying very close attention.

Strengths & Risks AI Analysis

What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
Excellent record on heavy ground: 3 wins from 5 starts (60%)
Course specialist at Leopardstown: 3 wins from 4 starts (75%)
⚠ What to watch out for
Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
Yet to win at The Curragh in 6 attempts
Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 7 starts

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Heavy (very wet)
Loves
Soft (muddy)
Yielding
Soft to heavy
Good to yielding
Good (firm-ish)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
1M1F – 1M2F
5F – 6½F
7F – 1M
1M3F – 1M4F
🏅 Competition Level
Class 2
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, wide and galloping
Loves
Right-handed, tight
Left-handed, tight turning
Right-handed, undulating
Right-handed, wide and galloping
Avoids

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
3 Apr
DNF
The Curragh
1m3f – 1m4f · Soft_To_Heavy · 20 runners
15 Mar
7th
The Curragh
1m1f – 1m2f · Heavy · 26 runners
19 Oct
🏆 Won
Leopardstown
1m1f – 1m2f · Heavy · 10 runners
23 Sep
2nd
Listowel
1m1f – 1m2f · Heavy · 8 runners
29 Jul
10th
Galway
1m1f – 1m2f · Yielding · 14 runners
12 Jun
6th
Leopardstown
7f – 1m · Good · 13 runners
20 Oct
🏆 Won
Leopardstown
1m1f – 1m2f · Heavy · 10 runners
28 Sep
9th
Newmarket
1m1f – 1m2f · Soft · 37 runners
30 Jul
2nd
Galway
1m1f – 1m2f · Yielding · 21 runners
30 Jun
4th
The Curragh
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 9 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
Shane Foley Current Jockey
25%
Win rate
3/12
Won / Rode
100%
Win rate
1/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin rate
The Curragh
Galloping
6 1 second, 5 other 3 Apr 0%
Leopardstown
Galloping
4 3 wins, 1 other 19 Oct 75%
Galway
Tight
2 1 second, 1 other 29 Jul 0%
Gowran Park
Undulating
1 1 win 23 Apr 100%
Listowel
Sharp
1 1 second 23 Sep 0%
Newmarket
Galloping
1 1 other 28 Sep 0%