The most telling number in Foley's early record is what happens when Luke McAteer is in the saddle. That partnership has produced 4 wins from just 10 rides together, meaning McAteer wins 4 in every 10 times he rides for the yard. For context, a win rate of 40% is exceptional at any level of the sport — it suggests a trainer and jockey who have quickly developed a strong understanding of how to place horses and ride them to their strengths. When Foley books McAteer, it pays attention.
Dundalk has become Foley's most productive venue in these early months. Three of his four winners have come at the floodlit track, from 11 runners — that's a win rate of roughly 1 in every 4 at a course where many experienced trainers struggle to make a consistent mark. Whether that reflects a particular aptitude for the all-weather surface there or simply smart targeting, it's a useful pattern to know about. Normal ground has also suited his runners well, producing 3 wins from 11 races.
One horse worth keeping an eye on is Midnight Dusk, who has won 1 of 3 races in partnership with Foley. A one-in-three record with a single horse is a decent early sign, and as trainer and horse learn more about each other, that relationship could develop into something more consistent.
Four winners in under a year won't set the racing world on fire, but the foundations here are genuinely interesting — a sharp jockey partnership, a reliable track, and a clear ability to get his runners ready to run on their day. Foley is a trainer to follow as his operation grows.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| The Curragh | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% |