The overall career picture shows 5 wins and 11 places from 29 races, which tells you this is a horse that competes consistently without always finding the extra gear to win. It has been placed — finishing second or third — on 11 occasions, meaning it crosses the line in the money more than half the time. The most recent Fairyhouse win came just six weeks ago on 5 June 2026, so this is a horse in form right now, not one living off past glories. That said, the last six results — which include a 19th and an 18th alongside two runner-up finishes — show a horse that can be brilliant one day and anonymous the next.
Luke McAteer has the best handle on Tango Flare of any jockey, winning 3 of their 14 races together. That works out at 21%, or roughly 1 win in every 5 rides — comfortably above the horse's overall average, which suggests the partnership suits both of them. Trainer Patrick T Foley, operating out of Bagenalstown in County Carlow, has had 12 winners this season, so the yard is ticking along nicely and clearly knows how to place a horse to its best advantage.
Tango Flare raced just yesterday, so stamina is not in question — this is a horse currently being kept busy and in the mix. If you want to understand this horse in one sentence: take it to Fairyhouse, put Luke McAteer on top, and watch it turn into a completely different animal.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
15 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds, 11 other | 18 Jul | 6.7% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
4 | 3 wins, 1 second | 5 Jun | 75% |
| Cork Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 other | 14 Aug | 25% |
| Naas Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Sep | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Nov | 0% |