That first and only win came at Navan on 30 March 2026, and Shaftesbury Avenue has not run since — until yesterday, just one day ago, making this a horse very much in the middle of its story right now. How that most recent run went will say a great deal about where things are heading.
Behind this horse is one of the most powerful operations in the sport. Trainer A P O'Brien, based at Cashel in County Tipperary, has sent out 144 winners already this season — a number that is not so much a statistic as a statement of industrial-scale excellence. When a horse comes out of that yard, it arrives with serious preparation and serious expectation. Shaftesbury Avenue being part of that setup means it has been given every possible advantage, and the fact it has already won from limited opportunities suggests it is making good use of them.
Three races is a small sample, but the shape of it — a win and two places — points to a horse that is competitive, reliable, and still learning. The next few months will be the real test.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 30 Mar | 100% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 15 Mar | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |