Private Larry

That sole win came at Bellewstown on 3rd July 2026, just a fortnight ago, and it clearly meant something. Bellewstown is a small, charming track perched on a hill in County Meath, the kind of place that rewards horses who take to unusual terrain, and Private Larry seized his moment there. Given that his last six runs read 3-1-8-13-20 from most recent to oldest, the improvement has been sharp and sudden — he went from finishing well down the field to placing, then winning, in the space of a few runs. That's exactly the sort of upward curve that makes a young horse interesting to follow.

He's trained by Alan McIntyre, who operates out of Clifden in Kilkenny. It's a small yard that has sent out three winners this season, so Private Larry's win wasn't just good news for the horse — it contributed meaningfully to the stable's tally. McIntyre's operation isn't one of the big battalions, which makes it all the more satisfying when horses like this one come good. Private Larry raced just yesterday, so he's clearly in a busy spell right now, and the team are keeping him active while he's in form.

At three years old, he's still learning his trade. Horses this age are often inconsistent — capable of looking lost one week and brilliant the next — and Private Larry's record reflects that perfectly. The question now is whether the Bellewstown win was a one-off or the start of something. The recent form suggests the latter, and that's what makes him worth watching.