Sword Of State
Sword Of State is a two-year-old still finding its way in racing, with one win from four races so far. The horse won at Gowran Park on 25 July — its only victory to date — and has shown some promise since, picking up a place finish in its most recent run just over a week ago. That suggests the young horse is starting to settle into racing and learn what it needs to do to win consistently.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Martin Hayes Peter Slezak
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
With a win rate of 1 in 4, Sword Of State is still very much in the early stages of its career. At this age, consistency matters less than showing genuine ability, and a place finish in the last race is encouraging. The gap of five weeks between the win and more recent racing suggests the trainer has been patient, perhaps giving the horse time to develop rather than running it into the ground. For a two-year-old still racing, that kind of measured approach often pays off. Keep an eye on this one — young horses that win early and then pick up placings in their next starts are worth watching.
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
29 Aug
9th
The Curragh
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 10 runners
18 Aug
8th
Roscommon
7f – 1m · Good · 9 runners
25 Jul
🏆 Won
Gowran Park
7f – 1m · Good · 11 runners
19 Jul
7th
The Curragh
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 10 runners
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
29 Aug |
0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 |
1 win |
25 Jul |
100% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
18 Aug |
0% |