Potters Pal

That first career win came at Clonmel on 26 March 2026, just three weeks ago, and it capped a clear turnaround in form. The recent record reads 1-blank-blank-6-11-14 going back through the last six runs, which means Potters Pal was finishing well down the field before suddenly clicking into gear. A first win is always significant — it proves the horse can do it, and trainers will tell you that the mental shift in a horse after winning for the first time can be just as important as the physical one.

The training operation behind Potters Pal is Thomas Cooper's yard in Tralee, Co Kerry. Cooper has sent out 8 winners so far this season, which suggests a yard in decent nick and capable of placing horses in races they can win. Potters Pal raced just yesterday, so this is very much a horse in active campaign, and one whose the yard will be looking to build on that Clonmel success while the confidence is fresh. Whether there is more to come remains to be seen, but a horse that has just broken its duck and is still racing regularly is one worth keeping an eye on.