Minnesota Lad (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Minnesota Lad’s best going, distance and course
Minnesota Lad is at his best over six furlongs on good ground or quicker: he has won two of his 29 runs on good or firmer. Doncaster suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from four visits. Three runs at Haydock and two runs at Newcastle have yet to produce a place.
Minnesota Lad’s latest run
Last time out, Minnesota Lad finished third of 11 in the Class 6 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap at Southwell (AW) on 30 January 2026, beaten 1¾ lengths by Betties Bay. He started at 9/1 over 6f16y on standard ground under David Nolan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Minnesota Lad’s official rating
His official rating is 61. He started 2026 on 62, rose to a peak of 67 and has been dropped 6lb since.
Minnesota Lad’s trainer and jockey
David Nolan has ridden Minnesota Lad in every start in 2026.
Minnesota Lad’s pedigree: what the Sioux Nation stock does
Minnesota Lad is by Sioux Nation out of Lady Sandy, a Dandy Man mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Sioux Nation’s runners have won 65 times from 521 starts, a 12% strike rate. Their most successful distance is Minnesota Lad’s trip of six furlongs, where they have won 21 of 147 starts (14%).
Minnesota Lad career record
Minnesota Lad: peak ratings achieved
Minnesota Lad form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| York | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Beverley | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Good To Firm | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f | 30 | 1 | 9 | 3% |
| 5f | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11% |
| 7f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Minnesota Lad recent form: analyst notes
Minnesota Lad race history and results
Minnesota Lad breeding and pedigree
Minnesota Lad FAQs
How many races has Minnesota Lad won?
Two of his last 40 starts.
What is Minnesota Lad’s best distance?
Six furlongs: one of his two wins have come over 6f, from 30 runs at the trip.
Who is Minnesota Lad’s sire?
Sioux Nation. His dam is Lady Sandy, by Dandy Man.
When does Minnesota Lad run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Held a central position - pressed for effort with 2f remaining and still within range entering the final furlong - pushed forward after the front group - finished third holding steady effort to the line
Held up in the pack - driven with two furlongs left - kept going to the line - finished 5th
Sat close to pace early - asked for effort 2f out - hit front inside final furlong - overtaken by a whisker close home - kept fighting to the line but denied
Held up early in last place - nudged into contention approaching final furlong - lost momentum near the line to finish ninth