The most striking number in his record is on normal ground, where he has won 2 of just 5 races — that is 40%, or nearly 2 in every 5, which is an extraordinary conversion rate by any standard. Most established trainers would be delighted with figures like that. It hints that O'Leary has a good eye for placing horses in the right conditions, rather than simply throwing them at whatever race is available.
The one relationship that stands out for different reasons is his partnership with Belladona Princess, who has run five times for the yard without winning. Five races together and nothing to show for it is a puzzle worth watching — either the right race simply has not come along yet, or the yard are still figuring out exactly what brings the best out of her. Either way, it is the kind of storyline that keeps followers of a young yard interested.
With barely a year in the job, O'Leary's record is too short to draw firm conclusions, but the early signs are encouraging. Trainers who win 1 in 6 races in their debut season and show a genuine aptitude for placing horses in suitable conditions tend to build quietly and then announce themselves properly. It is early days — but worth keeping an eye on.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Tramore | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% |