The more interesting number, though, is what happens when the rain comes down. On very wet, muddy ground, Quirke has won 2 from just 5 races — that's 40%, or nearly 2 in every 5. For context, even the very best jump jockeys in Britain rarely win more than 1 in 4 on any surface. That figure suggests either a real feel for riding in testing conditions, a good eye for picking the right horses when the ground is soft, or both. Trainers who need a sharp ride on a filthy January afternoon might do well to keep his number handy.
At 10% overall, there is plenty of room to grow — but four years in, with a clear specialist edge already emerging, there are worse foundations to be building on.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| Tramore | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Punchestown | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Clonmel | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% |