Winemaker

That career record of five wins from 32 races works out at roughly 1 in every 6 races, which is a perfectly respectable return for a horse operating at this level. But the raw numbers don't tell the whole story. Winemaker has placed in 13 of those 32 races — meaning it has finished in the money more than 40% of the time. This is a horse that competes consistently rather than one that shows up and disappears without a trace.

The partnership with jockey Gavin Ryan is worth noting. In 12 races together, Ryan has ridden Winemaker to three wins — that's 1 in every 4 rides ending in victory, a 25% win rate that is noticeably sharper than the horse's overall record. When those two link up, something tends to click. Winemaker's most recent win came at Dundalk in January 2026, just two months ago, so confidence in the yard will be high. The team is based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal — not one of the big powerhouse operations — and has sent out two winners this season, so Winemaker is clearly carrying a good chunk of the yard's hopes.

Normal ground conditions seem to suit Winemaker best: two wins from seven races on standard going, a 29% win rate that comfortably outpaces its overall average. That's the kind of detail that matters — when conditions are right, this horse delivers at a higher rate.

Recent form reads 3-8-4-1-5-8, which tells you there is a bit of inconsistency to navigate, but that third-place finish last time out suggests Winemaker is knocking on the door again. First winning its way into the record books at Naas back in August 2022, the horse has now been a competitive presence for the best part of four years. That kind of longevity and consistency, from a smaller yard, makes Winemaker the sort of horse a knowledgeable racing fan quietly keeps an eye on.