His recent form reads like a steady decline. In his last six outings, he has finished no better than sixth place, with results of 12-10-7-6-7-10 (that is sixth place being his best effort). He has been away from the track for nearly nine months, and when he returns, the yard will be hoping the break has done some good — though his record suggests optimism should be cautious.
Neddies Boy does have a slightly stronger hand over the longer distances. At trips between a mile and six furlongs and two miles, he has won 1 of 7 races (14%), compared to his overall rate of 1 in 17. It is a small sample, but it hints that when the race stretches out, he has a better chance. Where he really struggles is in the higher-class contests: in Class 6 races — the toughest races open to him — he has zero wins from 4 attempts. He seems to belong in lower grades, and even there, breaking through has not been easy.
Trained by Daragh Bourke at Waterbeck, in Dumfries and Galloway, Neddies Boy will need to prove he still has something to offer after such a long layoff. His yard is having a reasonable season with 11 winners, but this particular horse looks more like a loyal, steady soldier than a prospect destined for better things.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 4 other | 15 Mar | 20% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 25 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 25 Mar | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Sep | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 May | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 5 May | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Apr | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Jun | 0% |