Sarmiento Power

That one career win came at Dundalk on 26 September 2025, and it remains the high point of the horse's career to date. Dundalk is an all-weather track that runs year-round regardless of conditions, and winning there is no fluke — the competition is consistent and regular. The fact that this win came over a trip between a mile and six furlongs and two miles is telling: Sarmiento Power clearly appreciates a proper test of stamina. At that distance range, the horse has won 1 from 7 races, a win rate of roughly 1 in 7 — noticeably better than its overall record, which suggests the team know exactly where to place it.

Since that win eight months ago, however, it's been a lean spell. The last six runs have produced no victories, with recent finishes of fifth, eighth and tenth. It raced just yesterday, so the yard are clearly keeping the horse busy and believing something is around the corner. That attitude matters in a sport where patience is as important as talent.

Matthew J Smith trains out of Kilmessan in Co. Meath, and his yard has sent out 8 winners this season — a solid enough return that suggests he knows how to place a horse when the moment is right. Robbie Colgan rides Sarmiento Power most often and their partnership has produced that solitary win together from 8 races — around a 1 in 8 hit rate. It's modest, but it's the combination that delivered the horse's only victory, which counts for something.

The honest assessment is that Sarmiento Power is a horse of limited wins but genuine consistency around the frame — six places from 20 races shows it is rarely an embarrassment. For those following it, the question is whether Dundalk and a long trip can bring the best out of it again. Once was enough to keep everyone interested.