The most recent evidence supports that belief. The last six races read 3-–-–-–-–-1, which means a win followed by five races without hitting the frame, and then a third-place finish most recently, just one day ago. That latest run, still fresh, suggests the horse is very much in the mix and not merely making up the numbers. The previous win came at Clonmel on 8 January 2026, around six months back — a result that would have been warmly received at a yard that has sent out 21 winners already this season, a sign of a stable operating with real momentum.
The partnership with jockey Liam Quinlan is worth noting. In 17 races together, Quinlan has guided The Little Yank to 2 wins — a win rate of 12%, or roughly 1 in every 8 rides. That is more than double the horse's overall career average, which suggests the combination works and that Quinlan has a feel for how to get the best out of this experienced old character. The first career win came at Thurles in February 2022, which means The Little Yank spent a long time learning the game before getting off the mark — and has kept on competing for years since. At this stage of a long career, every run is a bonus, and another placing just yesterday suggests this horse still has a few chapters left to write.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurles Undulating |
8 | 1 win, 1 third, 6 other | 5 Feb | 12.5% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
7 | 1 win, 1 third, 5 other | 10 Jul | 14.3% |
| Limerick Galloping |
7 | 1 second, 6 other | 16 Apr | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
6 | 1 win, 1 second, 4 other | 24 Oct | 16.7% |
| Cork Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 17 Jan | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
6 | 6 other | 17 Nov | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
5 | 1 third, 4 other | 24 Sep | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
4 | 2 seconds, 2 other | 12 May | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 8 Jan | 33.3% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 3 Feb | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 21 Nov | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
2 | 2 thirds | 6 Oct | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 9 Nov | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Dec | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 31 May | 0% |