That breakthrough came at Kilbeggan on 15 June 2026, and what makes it genuinely interesting is what the recent form shows. Reading the last six results from most recent to oldest — 11, 1, 5, 10, 8, 6 — you can see a horse that was finishing mid-pack or worse, then suddenly got it right when it counted. The win sits right in the middle of a sequence that otherwise looks unremarkable, which raises the obvious question: was Kilbeggan the making of something, or just a good day?
The yard behind the horse gives a reason for cautious optimism. Patrick T Foley trains out of Bagenalstown in County Carlow, and the team has sent out 12 winners already this season — a solid return that suggests horses leaving that yard are fit, ready, and pointed at races they can win. That context matters. A trainer running at that level doesn't tend to waste entries.
Silly Mongoose raced just one day ago, so this is a horse very much in the thick of its campaign. Whether the Kilbeggan win proves to be a turning point or a one-off will become clearer over the weeks ahead, but with an active yard behind it and a first win now under its belt, the next few races are worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 win | 15 Jun | 100% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Aug | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 10 Apr | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 May | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jan | 0% |