Team Keatley On Fire!
The 2026 season has begun in outstanding fashion for our team at Wold House Stables, with the yard operating at an exceptional level across both the Flat and over jumps.
So far this year, the stable has recorded 4 winners from just 5 runners on the flat Domestically, an 80% strike-rate!, With performances that have been both decisive and progressive. Importantly, this isn’t volume-driven form — runners have been placed selectively, and when horses have gone to the track, they’ve delivered.
It hasn’t just been domestic success, though, Another Baar has also added a major international highlight to the season, landing the Bahrain Domestic Grade 1 Al Wasmiya Cup, sponsored by the National Bank of Bahrain, with Benoit de la Sayette delivering a composed ride to secure top-level success for the yard.
Our momentum is reflected in the last fortnight, where our team has produced 7 winners from 8 runners (88%), underlining how well the horses are thriving at home and translating that work onto the racecourse.
Aisling Oscar has been the standout performer of the season to date, completing a remarkable seven-race winning sequence. His consistency and durability have been rewarded with the ARC Horse of the Month Bonus for January (After winning the December one, too), and he currently sits top of the Horse of the Year leaderboard, a testament to both his progression and the way he has been managed.
Over hurdles, Indian River has added another exciting dimension to the season. He remains unbeaten after three runs over obstacles, continuing to improve with each start. His profile suggests there is more to come, and he is shaping as a horse capable of taking his chance at the Cheltenham Festival, representing the yard on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
This early-season form is the result of a settled yard, horses in the right races, and a clear focus on long-term progression rather than short-term numbers. With confidence high and several horses still on upward curves, the remainder of 2026 promises to be an exciting and rewarding year for everyone connected with Keatley Racing.