Thelittleballerina

The numbers tell the story: two wins and three places from four races overall is a 50% win rate, which puts Thelittleballerina among the genuinely successful horses in its class. The most recent victory came at Listowel on 1 June, but the horse has raced just once since then and finished fourth, suggesting the yard may be being careful about how often it runs. That's smart training — you don't burn out a horse that is winning.

Ian Patrick Donoghue's yard at Clonalvy has sent out 29 winners this season, so the trainer knows how to get the best out of his horses. Thelittleballerina's first win came at Clonmel on 14 April, and it has been a reliable competitor ever since. With the horse still active and racing recently, there is every chance the next win is just around the corner.