Spanish John

What stands out is his form at middle distances, particularly between 1 mile 6 furlongs and 2 miles. In that range, he has won 2 of 15 races—a 13 percent win rate that is notably better than his overall numbers. That is where his strengths lie, and where his trainer P A Fahy, based at Leighlinbridge in County Carlow, likely targets him when the ground and race type align. Fahy's yard has sent out 9 winners this season, suggesting a stable that knows how to place its horses.

Spanish John's last win came at Bellewstown on 2 October 2025, now a full year in the past. That gap tells you he has been knocking on doors without success recently, and the partnership with his regular jockey Cian Horgan—5 rides together for no wins—has produced nothing yet either. He remains active and racing, which means there is still belief somewhere in the team that another victory is possible. For a horse like this, modest by nature, that is enough to keep the story going.