His overall record sits at 2 wins and 4 places from 11 races—roughly one win in every five or six attempts—which tells you he is a consistent campaigner rather than a star. But his recent form is the story that matters. In his last six races, he has won twice, been placed twice, and had only one poor run, which shows he is hitting his stride now that he has found the right yard. Mullins, whose operation at Muine Bheag in County Carlow has already sent out 215 winners this season, was honest about the initial frustration: the horse's work at home suggested he should be doing better on the track. Once he ran over fences, though, something clicked.
Still actively racing at seven years old, Ocastle Des Mottes is that most valuable type—a horse who keeps improving rather than declining, and one who was worth the gamble of bringing over from France. If he continues to adapt to jumping in Ireland the way he has over the past three weeks, there could be more than two wins on his record before the season is out.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 7 Sep | 50% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 20 Sep | 100% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Feb | 0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Mar | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Aintree Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Apr | 0% |