Will The Wise

The horse has a clear preference for wet, muddy ground — a significant advantage in Britain and Ireland's autumn and winter racing, where such conditions are routine. He has won 2 of his last 3 races on soft, heavy ground (a 67% win rate), which tells you where his real edge lies. He is also a course specialist at Punchestown, where he has won twice from three races. His most recent victory came four months ago at Aintree on 10 April 2026, showing he has had a summer break. Trainer Gavin Cromwell, based at Navan in County Meath, trains him and runs a productive yard — 96 winners this season speaks to a busy, successful operation.

Cromwell has indicated the horse performs best over two and a half miles, where his jumping is sharp and he doesn't tire. The trainer has hinted at entries in valuable races like the Plate later in the season, but will wait to see how the handicapper rates him. Will The Wise is most often ridden by Keith Donoghue, though the two have won together only twice from nine races (22%). That mismatch suggests either the pairing hasn't quite clicked, or the horse simply performs better with other jockeys. Either way, Will The Wise is a horse worth watching when wet ground comes, especially at Punchestown.