Kenny's Jewel
Kenny's Jewel broke through this week with a win at Tramore, claiming his first career victory at the fourth attempt. The four-year-old had shown promise without quite delivering until the racing gods finally aligned on August 14, proving that patience with a horse on the right track can pay off. In five career races, he has won once and placed once, putting him at a 20 percent win rate—or roughly one victory in every five outings. That early breakthrough is important; it means he knows what it takes to finish in front, and some horses, once they have tasted that, come again.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
Martin Shanahan Ms Margaret Mullins
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
20%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Recent form tells an encouraging story. His last five runs show a second-place finish most recently, then a sixth, an eleventh, and an eighth before that, with one no-race in the sequence. The placing in his last run suggests he remains competitive and capable of running well on the track. Trainer Margaret Mullins, who runs her yard at Goresbridge in County Kilkenny, has had six winners sent out this season, and Kenny's Jewel represents a sign that the yard is in good form. At four years old, he is still young enough to improve, and the fact that his first win came just days ago means the horse is currently active and racing regularly. Whether that breakthrough at Tramore becomes a launching point or a one-off will matter, but for now, Kenny's Jewel has announced he belongs among horses capable of winning races.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
14 Aug
🏆 Won
Tramore
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 16 runners
3 Aug
6th
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 20 runners
24 Jul
11th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 15 runners
4 Nov
8th
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft_To_Heavy · 17 runners
12 Oct
DNF
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 19 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 |
|---|
| Cork Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
3 Aug |
0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
1 |
1 win |
14 Aug |
100% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
4 Nov |
0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 |
1 other |
24 Jul |
0% |