The Harrington yard has been in fine form this season, sending out 54 winners, so Kindergarten is operating in a well-run, high-functioning stable that knows how to place a horse. Harrington has spoken warmly about her since the start, noting that she has always been well-regarded but simply needed time to come to herself — which is a reminder that not every talented horse hits the ground running. When she did win at Navan, the pieces clicked into place.
Her most recent run came just this week, stepped up into Listed company — one rung below the very best races in Ireland — and she ran a big race before tiring close to the line and finishing fourth. Harrington's take on it was straightforward and honest: she looked like holding second until the final furlong found her out. That is not a failure. That is a young horse running a career-best effort against better rivals and nearly pulling it off. Six furlongs appears to be her ideal trip, and the team's plan is clear — find a Listed race she can win and keep climbing.
There is a lot to like here. She has natural pace, a trainer who clearly believes in her, and a form line that is pointing upward rather than sideways. Three races in, Kindergarten looks like a horse whose story is only just beginning.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 25 Apr | 50% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |