Samba Train
Samba Train is the kind of horse that finds its rhythm with the right jockey. The five-year-old has won 3 races from 9 attempts—a respectable one in three record—but the numbers look even more impressive when you see who's in the saddle. Partnered with
Miss A B O'Connor, Samba Train wins roughly half the time, notching up 3 victories from 6 races together. That is not luck; that is a genuine working relationship. Trained by
E Bolger at Bruree in County Limerick, Samba Train broke through for its first career win at Listowel on 31 May 2025, and has since proved capable of winning at different tracks.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
44.4%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The horse is still active and has raced recently, though form over the last six outings has been patchy. It won two of those six races but also returned placings and some disappointing efforts, including a ninth place finish most recently. The last win came at Killarney on 11 May 2026—three months ago—so there is a gap to fill. That is not uncommon for a horse of this level; many spend weeks between races as their trainer waits for the right conditions and opposition. What matters is that Samba Train has proved it can win, and when O'Connor is aboard, the odds improve sharply. The Bruree yard is in good form this season with 14 winners to its name, so the support is there. If the yard can get the timing right and book their star jockey, Samba Train has every chance to add to its tally.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Effective partnership with Miss A B O'Connor: 50% win rate together
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
9 Aug
9th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 12 runners
29 Jul
DNF
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 23 runners
11 May
🏆 Won
Killarney
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
20 Dec
4th
Thurles
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 10 runners
18 Oct
🏆 Won
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 7 runners
27 Sep
6th
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 11 runners
31 May
🏆 Won
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 16 runners
10 May
2nd
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 18 runners
10 Apr
6th
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Limerick Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
18 Oct |
50% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
27 Sep |
50% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 win |
11 May |
100% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
10 May |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
20 Dec |
0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 |
1 other |
29 Jul |
0% |
| Downpatrick Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
9 Aug |
0% |