Rappell

The most recent win came at Dundalk in September 2025 — eight months ago now — and the six races since have yielded nothing better than a fourth. That kind of run can happen to any horse, but it is worth noting that the last two outings ended without a finish recorded, which is a flag worth watching. Before that, a win and a second in the same sequence shows the ability is still there when things click. First career win came at Fairyhouse in May 2024, giving Paul W Flynn's yard its first taste of success with this horse.

Flynn trains out of Colehill in County Longford and has had a productive season, sending out 21 winners — a decent return that speaks to a yard in decent form. W J Lee has been the go-to jockey when it matters, partnering Rappell nine times and winning twice together, a win rate of around 1 in 4 — notably better than the horse's overall average. That kind of record with a single jockey often means the pair have developed a working understanding, and it would be no surprise to see Lee back in the saddle when the winning run eventually ends.

Rappell raced just one day ago, so this is a horse right in the thick of a campaign. Still only five years old, there is time for more wins to come, and the career earnings and record suggest a horse competitive at its current level rather than one punching above its weight. The next run will be interesting — after a sequence of blanks, a return to form is always just one good day away.