Dragon Of Malta

The most striking thing about Dragon Of Malta is his dominance at Listowel, where he has won 3 of his 8 races there — a rate of roughly 1 win every 2.5 visits. That kind of course preference is real and meaningful; Listowel suits him in a way that most tracks do not. His last victory came at that same track on 23 September 2025, which was 11 months ago. Since then he has run six times without winning, though he has placed fourth and fifth in his most recent outings, so he remains competitive.

Dragon Of Malta is also a horse that loves very wet and muddy ground. On those conditions he has won 3 of his 9 races — a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. When the ground softens, he runs much better. He performs best over distances between seven furlongs and a mile, winning 3 of 20 races at those trips. In partnership with jockey Colin Keane, who rides him regularly, the record is modest: 1 win from 5 races together. Dragon Of Malta is the kind of horse that racing people know — reliable enough to keep returning to the track, strong enough in the right conditions, but no star. He belongs to a small yard that has only sent out 2 winners all season, which tells you that good fortune at this level is scarce and hard-earned.