What makes this interesting is who is in charge. Jonjo O'Neill and his son A.J. run one of the more productive yards in the country right now, having sent out 52 winners already this season. They know what they are doing, and they are clearly patient with Greedy Smith — perhaps deliberately so. Back in November 2024, the trainer described him as "still a bit of a frame", which is the horsey way of saying he is physically immature, not yet filled out into the horse he might become. The message was clear: they are not rushing him.
Kielan Woods has ridden him six times and the pair have yet to win together, which is a run of form that would test anyone's confidence. But a jockey does not keep turning up on a horse six times if the team have given up on it — there is clearly a belief that the penny will drop eventually.
Whether that belief is justified remains to be seen. Greedy Smith raced just yesterday, so he is very much still active and in the mix. At six years old, he is no youngster, and the time for patience is gradually running shorter. But with a smart, busy yard behind him and a trainer who clearly thinks there is ability there, it would be a mistake to write him off entirely. Some horses just take longer than others to show what they have got. This one is still making people wait.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 26 Mar | 0% |
| Exeter Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 7 Apr | 0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Oct | 0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 May | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Dec | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 21 Mar | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Nov | 0% |