Madbadanddangerous

The most telling pattern is what happens when the race stretches beyond a mile and a half. Over that distance, Madbadanddangerous has won 2 of 3 races, a 67% win rate that stands out sharply against its overall record. That kind of dominance at a particular trip does not happen by accident; it suggests the horse is a genuine stayer and may have been running against better company or over unsuitable distances in its other outings. Its most recent victory came at Galway four weeks ago, and it was back in action just a day ago, which shows the horse is in regular work and being given chances to prove itself.

Trained by Noel Meade at Castletown in County Meath — a yard that has already sent out 42 winners this season — Madbadanddangerous has all the support and expertise it needs. The recent form does show some inconsistency: a sixth-place finish last time out, then a win, then a couple of placings before that. But for a young horse still learning its trade, two wins in the last six races is steady progress, and the fact that it broke its duck at Naas in September suggests it was ready to compete from the start of its career. There is every reason to think this one will continue to improve, especially if the yard keep it at the distances where it genuinely excels.