The Reverend

Recent form tells a mixed story. In the last six races, there have been three wins—most recently at Cork on the 3rd of January—alongside a fourth and three places. That's consistency rather than brilliance, but consistency at this level counts for something. The horse last raced just a day ago and is clearly still active and campaigned regularly by trainer W. P. Mullins, who runs one of Ireland's leading yards from Muine Bheag in County Carlow. Mullins has sent out 215 winners this season alone, the kind of turnover that speaks to a serious operation with plenty of ammunition across different races.

What makes The Reverend worth following is that win rate at the top. Three wins from seven Class 2 races is not a coincidence—it is evidence of a horse that has learned to handle the step up in quality. Not every horse can do that. The long gap between the January win and current form raises questions about what comes next, but the recent run-out suggests the trainer is keeping this one fit and ready. A five-year-old with this kind of pedigree in the big races could still have its best days ahead.