The horse got off the mark at Punchestown in January 2026, and the momentum has only built from there. That recent form reading of 1-1-5 tells an interesting story: one blip back in fifth, then two consecutive wins. The latest of those came at Navan just last week, on 21 March 2026 — meaning Shabby Hill heads into its next race on the back of a winning run, with confidence high and the yard clearly in a rich vein of form.
That yard is trained by C Byrnes, based in Ballingarry, County Limerick, and it has been a productive season — 26 winners sent out so far. A trainer firing at that rate is one who knows exactly when a horse is ready to run, and the decision to run Shabby Hill just eight days after its Navan win suggests confidence rather than caution. This is a team that believes it has something live on its hands.
At 7 years old, Shabby Hill is no youngster, but the horse appears to have found its level and is thriving in it. With a win rate this high and two victories in the last three races, this is a horse worth keeping a close eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 12 Jan | 50% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 21 Mar | 100% |