That big moment did arrive at Clonmel on 14 April 2026, and it is worth appreciating what it means for a horse to reach seven years of age before landing a first career win. It is not a failure — plenty of horses in this game take time to find their moment — but it does tell you this is not a horse built for the top level. He found a race that suited him, on a track that suited him, and he delivered. That counts for something.
Recent form gives a mixed picture. A win and a runner-up finish in his last two races suggest he is in the form of his life right now, having arrived at Clonmel off the back of a run of mid-field finishes. The timing is interesting — he raced just yesterday, so Timothy Doyle's yard in Moyne, Co Tipperary, is clearly keeping him busy while confidence is high.
Mr D Doyle has been in the saddle for 12 of those 14 career races, winning 1 of them — about 1 in every 12 together. That is a long-standing partnership, and while the numbers are modest, the loyalty speaks to a yard that believes in their horse. Timothy Doyle has sent out 2 winners this season, so Ned In The Park is carrying a fair share of that tally himself. For a small yard, that matters.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 May | 50% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 5 Aug | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 7 Jun | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Dec | 0% |
| Wexford Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 17 Mar | 0% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 13 Feb | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Sep | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Jan | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 3 Oct | 0% |