The first win came at Galway on 29 July 2025, a breakthrough that would have pleased trainer Sean Byrne's small yard at Athy in Co Kildare. Byrne has sent out only 2 winners all season, so each victory matters. Shane Foley has been Heliogabalus's regular partner in the saddle, partnering the horse 7 times for 1 win, a win rate of roughly 1 in 7 rides together — marginally better than the horse's overall record, which suggests Foley understands how to get the best from this particular animal.
The shape of the recent form tells a story. After that Leopardstown win on 18 June, Heliogabalus has rattled off a 13th, a 13th again, then a victory, which means the horse is still capable of competing at a level where it can mix with winners, even if consistency remains elusive. Racing just yesterday keeps Heliogabalus in active rotation, and with Sean Byrne's yard working with limited resources, every run counts toward finding the right race at the right ground for this modest but persistent performer.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 9 Jul | 33.3% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 28 Jul | 50% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 8 Apr | 0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 16 Jul | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 11 Jun | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 May | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 17 Jun | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 24 Jun | 0% |