Trained by Henry De Bromhead out of his yard in Knockeen, Co Waterford, Splendid Fellow is in good hands. De Bromhead's operation has sent out 107 winners already this season, which makes it one of the most productive yards in Irish racing right now — the kind of place where horses are placed with care and given every chance to find their level. That matters, because a horse with this profile is clearly good enough to compete, just waiting for the right race to come together.
The recent form figures — a second last time out, followed by a blank run, then another second, a third, and a fourth — paint a picture of a horse circling the winner's enclosure without quite stepping inside. The fact that Splendid Fellow raced just yesterday and is considered active suggests the team are keeping him busy, which is usually a sign of a yard that believes there is a win in the horse. Whether it comes next time out is the question worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 13 Nov | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 7 Dec | 0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 11 May | 0% |