Andys Flame
Andys Flame has been a steady campaigner for nine years now, though steady is perhaps the kindest way to describe a horse that has found the winner's circle only twice in 23 outings. The 9-year-old, trained by John C McConnell at Stamullen, won most recently at Kelso in April 2025—16 months ago—and picked up a victory before that at Downpatrick in March 2022. With just two wins from 23 races, Andys Flame wins roughly 1 in every 11 attempts, the kind of record that speaks to a horse who tries hard but finds himself just slightly outmatched in most company.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
26.1%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Where the horse shows real character is on normal ground conditions. On fast, dry tracks Andys Flame has managed 2 wins from 12 races—a 17% return that stands out sharply against his overall form. That suggests he has genuine ability when conditions suit, even if he cannot quite string together consistent wins. His Class 4 record—1 win from 3 races—hints that he performs best when stepped down to slightly easier company, though racing at that level has been occasional rather than routine. McConnell's yard has been in fine form this season with 36 winners to its name, so Andys Flame remains in capable hands.
The horse has raced just once in the last six outings, crossing the line in fourth place at his most recent appearance a day ago. Mr A Harvey, his regular rider, has had little luck aboard him with no wins from six races together. For a horse approaching the end of its career, Andys Flame has provided modest returns—the sort of honest performer who shows up, runs his race, and occasionally surprises you with a victory on the right day under the right conditions.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good ground: 2 wins from 12 starts (17%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Poor record on good_to_yielding ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Competition Level
Class 3 (mid-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, hilly
Loves
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, tight
Avoids
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
Left-handed, tight turns
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
29 Jul
12th
Galway
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 23 runners
24 Jul
3rd
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
13 Jun
11th
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 14 runners
31 May
6th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 12 runners
27 Jun
4th
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 7 runners
7 Apr
🏆 Won
Kelso
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
15 Dec
DNF
Navan
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding · 12 runners
10 Nov
7th
Naas
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
26 Oct
5th
Cheltenham
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 13 runners
11 Oct
2nd
Downpatrick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 10 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Downpatrick Undulating |
4 |
1 win, 1 second, 2 other |
13 Jun |
25% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
10 Nov |
0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
2 |
1 third, 1 other |
6 Jul |
0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
2 |
1 third, 1 other |
24 Jul |
0% |
| Kelso Undulating |
1 |
1 win |
7 Apr |
100% |
| Cartmel Tight |
1 |
1 other |
27 Jun |
0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
17 Nov |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
2 Oct |
0% |
| Perth Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
27 Sep |
0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
27 Sep |
0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
21 Jul |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
15 Dec |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
10 Oct |
0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Dec |
0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Oct |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
27 Nov |
0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 |
1 other |
29 Jul |
0% |