Johnny M
Johnny M is an eight-year-old horse that has yet to find the winner's enclosure, managing just three places from thirteen races. The horse came to
E McNamara's yard in Rathkeale, County Limerick, with genuine promise — the trainer spotted real potential when Johnny M arrived, noting he had the look of a horse that could develop into a decent competitor. That optimism, though, has not yet translated into a breakthrough win.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
Sunshine Classic Syndicate
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
23.1%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Recent form tells a story of inconsistency. In the last six races, Johnny M has picked up a couple of placings — two second-place finishes most recently — but has also collected several no-shows. The pattern suggests a horse that can run competitively on his day but lacks the finishing edge needed to convert those efforts into victories. After thirteen attempts, the win remains elusive. Still, McNamara's yard is in good form this season, with 22 winners already sent out, so Johnny M remains in capable hands. The horse raced just a day ago, meaning he is still being actively campaigned and clearly the team believes there is a chance for improvement. For a horse this age without a win to his name, time is not unlimited — but the presence of a second-place finish in recent weeks suggests Johnny M is not entirely out of the picture.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
4 Aug
DNF
Roscommon
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 19 runners
17 Jul
DNF
Killarney
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 18 runners
9 Jun
12th
Sligo
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
13 May
DNF
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 20 runners
28 Aug
12th
Bellewstown
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 runners
12 Aug
7th
Ballinrobe
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding_To_Soft · 12 runners
26 Jul
10th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 17 runners
21 Jul
DNF
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
21 Jun
3rd
Wexford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 14 runners
5 Jun
3rd
Listowel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 21 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 |
|---|
| Kilbeggan Tight |
3 |
3 other |
26 Jul |
0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
4 Aug |
0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
26 Dec |
0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
5 Jun |
0% |
| Bellewstown Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
28 Aug |
0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
12 Aug |
0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
9 Jun |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
13 May |
0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
17 Jul |
0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
21 Jun |
0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
13 Mar |
0% |