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Warriors Wood

Warriors Wood has found his place in the racing world at Kilbeggan, a track where he runs like he owns the place. The six-year-old has won 2 of his 5 races there — a win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record of 3 wins from 15 outings. That 20% win rate might not sound remarkable on paper, but consistency matters more than flash at this level, and Warriors Wood has shown the kind of horse sense that keeps him in work and keeps his trainer Andrew McNamara's yard at Athboy in winners.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
6 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Chestnut
Father
Masked Marvel
Mother
Santa Valentina
Owner
S F Mcelroy
Official rating
120

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
15
Career races
3
Wins
20%
Win rate
avg ~10%
46.7%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
28 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

His last victory came at Kilbeggan on 31 May 2026, four months ago now, which points to a horse who has been running regularly but struggling to break through in that time. His recent form reads like a journeyman's story: a sixth-place finish, then third, fourth, eighth, third again, and a win last time out one day ago. That latest victory suggests something clicking back into place, and given his track record at Kilbeggan, there is reason to think he could strike again at his favoured venue. Over his career he has racked up 7 places to go with his 3 wins, the kind of placing record that speaks to a genuine racer who turns up and tries — not fancy, but honest and reliable.

With McNamara's yard enjoying a productive season and Warriors Wood hitting his form at exactly the track where he matters most, the horse remains a live proposition at Kilbeggan. He is at an age where consistency is more valuable than youthful promise, and his ability to win at one specific track suggests he knows what is required to get the job done. For the yard looking for value, or for racegoers who appreciate a horse that peaks at the right place, Warriors Wood represents the kind of steady professional who rewards attention when conditions align.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on yielding ground: 0 wins from 3 starts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Loves
Right-handed, tight
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
20 Sep
6th
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 14 runners
28 Aug
3rd
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 5 runners
31 Jul
8th
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 22 runners
17 Jul
4th
Killarney
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 18 runners
15 Jun
3rd
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 14 runners
31 May
🏆 Won
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 12 runners
15 May
2nd
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
20 Apr
DNF
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 13 runners
25 Aug
4th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
22 Jul
🏆 Won
Ballinrobe
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
100%
Win rate
2/2
Wins / rides
Brian Hayes Current jockey
50%
Win rate
1/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Eoin Staples
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Mr J H Williamson
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Kilbeggan
Tight
5 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other 15 Jun 40%
Downpatrick
Undulating
3 1 third, 2 other 25 Aug 0%
Galway
Tight
2 2 other 31 Jul 0%
Ballinrobe
Sharp
1 1 win 22 Jul 100%
Tramore
Sharp
1 1 other 20 Apr 0%
Wexford
Sharp
1 1 third 28 Aug 0%
Killarney
Sharp
1 1 other 17 Jul 0%
Listowel
Sharp
1 1 other 20 Sep 0%