Trained by John Joseph Hanlon out of Bagenalstown in County Carlow — a yard that has already sent out 11 winners this season — Lakefield Flyer has been a consistent if not spectacular performer across 20 races in total. Nine places alongside those 2 wins tells you this is a horse that shows up and competes, even when it does not win. Jockey Paddy Hanlon takes the ride most often, partnering the horse in 7 of its races and winning 1 of them, which works out to a 14% win rate together — not far off the horse's overall average, but well below what that Downpatrick record suggests is possible on the right day.
What makes the current moment interesting is that Lakefield Flyer ran just yesterday and has not won in its last 6 races, with recent form reading 5, a fall or pulled-up run, 9, 3, 2, and 7. That second place is a glimmer, but the overall picture is of a horse going through a lean spell. The last win came at Downpatrick on 14 July 2025 — roughly 10 months ago. Given that both career victories have come at that one track, the obvious question is when the yard point the horse back there again. When they do, history says pay attention.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick Undulating |
3 | 2 wins, 1 second | 25 Aug | 66.7% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 third | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Sedgefield Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 10 Jun | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jul | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 12 May | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 5 Oct | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 26 Nov | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 17 Nov | 0% |