Mary Shoelaces

The most recent of those Curragh wins came on 16 October 2025, seven months ago, which means there is a gap to bridge — but recent form suggests Mary Shoelaces is very much in the mix. Two wins from the last 6 races is a lively sequence, and the overall pattern of those runs (10-1-9-4-1-7, reading from most recent) shows the kind of form that swings between brilliant and frustrating. A tenth and a ninth sit either side of wins, which is the sort of inconsistency that keeps punters guessing but also means another big effort could arrive at any moment. The horse raced just yesterday, so it is clearly being kept busy.

Jessica O'Gorman has been the most regular rider, partnering Mary Shoelaces in 7 of its 25 races for 1 win together — winning roughly 1 in every 7 rides. That is a modest return compared to the horse's overall record, which suggests the best performances have not always come with O'Gorman aboard, though the combination is clearly the trainer's preferred one. With Eddie and Patrick Harty sending out 17 winners already this season, the yard is in good form, and a horse that has shown it can win at the highest level of its career — especially on a track it demonstrably likes — is one worth keeping an eye on. Mary Shoelaces first won at The Curragh back in July 2024, and has now shown twice it can do it there. A third time feels less like a long shot and more like a matter of timing.