The wins came either side of last year: first at Dundalk on a January evening in 2024, then at Wolverhampton on the flat in March 2026. Seven months have passed since that Wolverhampton success, and his recent form reads like the story of a horse who still has something to offer but is running out of luck. His last six races show three eighth-place finishes, a fifth, an eleventh, and a second—close enough twice to hint that he is still competitive, but far enough away most days to suggest he is working harder for his races now. He was out just a day ago, which says the trainer is keeping him active and looking for opportunities.
John McConnell's yard at Stamullen has sent out 36 winners this season, so it is a stable that knows how to find winning races. Donagh O'Connor, his most frequent pilot with a record of one win from ten rides together, has the measure of this horse. Phil's Dream may not be the horse to light up the betting slips, but he is the type that gives his the yard a fair day's work and occasionally reminds them why they bothered keeping him in training. At this stage of his career, that is more than enough.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
15 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 10 other | 2 Oct | 6.7% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 1 Sep | 33.3% |
| Navan Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 15 Jul | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Laytown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Sep | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Aug | 0% |