The career arc has a pleasing shape to it. The first win came at Wexford back in August 2023 — fitting, given that Latta's base in Enniscorthy is practically on Wexford's doorstep — and the most recent victory arrived at Punchestown in April 2025, one of Ireland's most prestigious venues. Winning at Punchestown matters. It's a track that draws better horses and sharper competition, so a win there is a proper feather in the cap.
The current run of six races without a win is the obvious question mark hanging over the profile. The recent form figures of 4-–-–-2-3-5 (reading from most recent) tell a mixed story — those blank entries suggest races where things didn't go to plan, but the second and third place finishes show the ability is still surfacing. Latta's yard has sent out just 2 winners this season, so this isn't a yard firing on all cylinders right now, which adds context to the dry spell. Crucially, Thisistheway raced just one day ago, meaning it is right in the middle of an active campaign — the trainer clearly believes there is another win in the horse.
Whether that win comes soon is the interesting question. A horse that has already won 4 from 15 and beaten Punchestown-level fields has demonstrated genuine quality. The dry patch is real, but so is the underlying ability. Keep an eye on it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 2 May | 33.3% |
| Wexford Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 28 Oct | 50% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 26 Sep | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 29 Dec | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 21 Jan | 100% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 13 Oct | 100% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 29 Sep | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Mar | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jul | 0% |