The partnership with jockey Ricky Doyle looks central to how Brassil operates. Together they have landed 8 wins from 39 races — roughly 1 in every 5 — which is a genuinely strong return and suggests the two have developed a working relationship that goes beyond simply turning up on the day. When a trainer and jockey click like that, it tends to mean shared preparation, shared thinking, and horses arriving at the track ready to run their best.
One area where Brassil's horses consistently shine is in wet, muddy conditions. On soft ground, the yard wins 7 from 24 races — just under 1 in every 3 — which is a remarkable number. For context, most trainers struggle to hit 1 in 5 in any conditions. What this tells you is that Brassil either has a good eye for horses built to handle heavy ground, or he is particularly smart about picking the right days to run them, or both. Either way, when the rain comes down, his runners are worth watching.
The standout individual in the yard is Kaiser De Chanay, who has won 1 from 4 races alongside Brassil — a modest record on paper, but the fact that this horse is highlighted as the standout partnership suggests there is more to come. Four years in, with winners arriving at twice the rate of last season, the trajectory here is genuinely encouraging. Brassil looks like a trainer still finding his ceiling.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 23 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Naas | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Leopardstown | 9 | 0 | 0% |
| Clonmel | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Roscommon | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Tipperary | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Wexford | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Galway | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Killarney | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| The Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% |