Youlita

His recent form tells an interesting story. Reading his last six races from most recent backwards — 5, 1, 6, 3, 5, 1 — there's a clear pattern of hot and cold. He has a tendency to go quiet, then come back sharp. That last win came at Clonmel in March 2026, and before that he'd broken through for the first time at Downpatrick in May 2025. Two wins in six races is a decent return, and the fact that he's raced just one day ago means whatever he's got, he's right in the middle of it.

The partnership with jockey Philip Byrnes is one of the more telling details on her record. In 7 races together, he's ridden him to both of his wins — that's a win rate of 29%, or roughly 2 wins from every 7 rides. That's a meaningful number. It suggests the pair have built a real understanding, and when Byrnes is booked, it's worth taking notice. He clearly gets the best out of him.

She's trained by C Byrnes at Ballingarry in County Limerick — a yard that has been in fine form this season, sending out 26 winners. That's the kind of output that tells you the stable knows what it's doing, and that horses leaving it are well-prepared. Youlita isn't their headline act, but he's part of a machine that's clearly firing on all cylinders right now. A horse with his profile — consistent, fit, with a trusted jockey in the saddle — is exactly the kind that can sneak up on you.