Depeche Mo
Depeche Mo is eight years old and remains actively racing, but the numbers tell a sobering story. After 25 races, the horse has never won, though it has managed four placings — finishing second or third just enough times to stay in the game. That works out to a placing in roughly one race every six outings, which is thin comfort for an animal that has been racing long enough to know better.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
Mrs Gabrielle Larkin
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
16%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The recent form is particularly bleak. In the last six races, Depeche Mo has produced one third-place finish and one fifth, but otherwise nothing at all — a run of races that shows a horse heading downhill. The most recent outing was just a day ago, which suggests either tough luck or a yard willing to keep trying despite the evidence. Trainer Eric Larkin, based at an undisclosed location, has had limited success this season with just one winner sent out, so resources may be stretched.
Jockey Mr B W Harvey has partnered Depeche Mo five times without a win, which mirrors the horse's broader problem: nothing is clicking. For an eight-year-old that has never found the winner's circle across two dozen races, the outlook is not encouraging. Some horses have the class or speed to break through eventually; Depeche Mo has had plenty of opportunities and simply hasn't delivered. At this stage, the question isn't whether another win is coming, but whether it's worth waiting for one.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Yet to win at Wexford in 6 attempts
⚠ Yet to win at Tramore in 5 attempts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Good to firm (drying out)
Unknown
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
16 Aug
12th
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 16 runners
28 May
6th
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
10 May
13th
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
18 Aug
5th
Tramore
1m6f – 2m · Good · 17 runners
7 Aug
DNF
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
13 Jul
8th
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
5 Jul
6th
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 18 runners
30 May
3rd
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 21 runners
18 May
4th
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 17 runners
21 Apr
9th
Tramore
1m6f – 2m · Good · 13 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 |
|---|
| Wexford Sharp |
6 |
1 second, 1 third, 4 other |
28 May |
0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
5 |
5 other |
16 Aug |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
4 |
4 other |
10 May |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
11 Jun |
0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
30 Jun |
0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
17 Jan |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
9 Feb |
0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
30 Sep |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
30 May |
0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 |
1 other |
12 Aug |
0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
7 Oct |
0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
26 Aug |
0% |