His recent form makes for interesting reading. In his last six races, he's finished 8th, 3rd, 1st, 4th, 2nd, and 4th — reading from most recent backwards. The win slotting in just behind two near-misses suggests he's been running consistently in that competitive middle ground, without quite finding the spark every time. The 8th last time out, 55 days ago, means he's come back from a short break, which can sometimes sharpen a horse up after a run that didn't go to plan.
The jockey picture is worth noting. Mark Walsh, one of Ireland's very best, has partnered Son of Anarchy six times — and they're still looking for that first win together, sitting at 0 from 6. That's an unusual record given Walsh's calibre, and it adds a small puzzle to the story. The winning ride at Punchestown in November came under different arrangements, which means the combination that cracked the code hasn't been the regular partnership.
Behind all of this is Gordon Elliott, one of the most powerful training operations in Ireland. His yard at Longwood, Co Meath, has sent out 209 winners already this season — a remarkable number that puts the stable firmly among the elite. Having a trainer of that firepower in your corner means Son of Anarchy is not short of expertise or resources, and horses from this yard tend to be placed in races they have a genuine chance of winning. For a horse who's only just broken his duck, that's a useful position to be in.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 other | 22 Nov | 25% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Feb | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 30 Jul | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Feb | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 17 Jan | 0% |