The record so far reads two wins and four places from seven races, which works out at roughly 1 in every 3.5 races ending in victory — a solid return at this stage of a career. Blue Velvet broke through for a first win at Thurles in December 2024, then built on it with a second success at Punchestown in January 2026. Punchestown is one of Ireland's most prestigious venues, so winning there is not something that happens by accident. It suggests a horse that is improving and capable of competing at a decent level.
The recent form tells an encouraging story. Reading from oldest to newest, the last six runs show a 7th, then a 3rd, a 2nd, a win, another win, and then a run that trails off — though given the horse is currently active and raced as recently as today, that final entry may simply be incomplete. What stands out is the sequence in the middle: placed, placed, won, won. That is the shape of a horse finding its feet and then delivering when asked.
With the backing of the most powerful yard in Ireland, Blue Velvet has every resource available to keep climbing. Watch this space.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 26 Jan | 50% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 21 Dec | 100% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 9 Mar | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Feb | 0% |