Havana Mojito

The conditions matter too. On fast, dry ground, Havana Mojito has won 2 of 9 races — around 1 in 4 — compared to just 1 win from the remaining 15 races in other conditions. Put the horse on a sun-baked summer track and things get interesting. That first career win came at Brighton in June 2024, and the most recent followed at the same course on 21 May 2025, confirming this isn't a one-off pattern but a genuine preference.

The partnership with jockey Darragh Keenan is worth noting. Together they have won 3 from 11 races — just over 1 in 4 — which is a markedly better return than the horse achieves with other riders. All three career wins have come with Keenan in the saddle. That kind of consistency between horse and rider often reflects something real: a shared understanding of how to settle the horse, when to ask for effort, and how to make the most of what's there.

Trainer John Gallagher, based at Chastleton in Oxfordshire, has sent out 8 winners this season, and Havana Mojito accounts for a share of that tally. The yard operates mainly at Class 6 level — the entry level of British racing — and this horse fits that profile, with all three wins coming in those races. Recent form has been patchy, finishing no better than fourth in the last six outings, but given what we know about where and when this horse performs best, the question for anyone watching is simple: wait for a Brighton summer entry on firm ground with Keenan booked, and pay attention.