Above Board (IRE)
Above Board (IRE) is 4 from 17. Hasn't won since May 2018. 3 of 8 starts on good or faster ground have ended in wins — 1 from 9 on softer. Last raced off 115, 18lb below the career-high mark.
- 4–17Wins / Runs
- 23.5%Strike rate
- 7 (41.2%)Placed
- −2.17£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.20Fair A/E n=17 · 1.04 incl. margin
- 133Highest OR
- 101dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 90
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 119C | 85.5 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 125B | 108 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 119C | 91.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 90B | 63 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 125B | 116.5 | — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 16 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,849 runs since Jan 2008 (785 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 119 | 18 | 15.1% | +4.3 | — |
| Good | 2,961 | 377 | 12.7% | +1.9 | 3 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 1,807 | 178 | 9.9% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 2,739 | 259 | 9.5% | −1.3 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 1,213 | 124 | 10.2% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,043 | 199 | 9.7% | −1.1 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,203 | 323 | 10.1% | −0.7 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,814 | 340 | 12.1% | +1.3 | 2 from 11 |
| Over 3m | 768 | 95 | 12.4% | +1.6 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
6 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Royal Caviar (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Royal Caviar (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caviar (IRE) | 12 | 4 | 2m–2m2f | Grade 2 |
| Vinnie The Hoddie (IRE) | 29 | 3 | 2m½f–2m4f | Class 4 |
| Innocentman (IRE) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
| Rebus (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Keep On Caviar (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Mrs Pen (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.83 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 11 | 2 | 18% | −4.17 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 6 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.67 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 2 | 18% | −4.17 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Coleman | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.50 |
| Richie McLernon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.67 |
| William Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Johnson | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.67 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 2 | 15% | −6.17 |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Mar 20+13d | Stratford | 50 Free Cheltenham Bet Via Low6 App Handicap Chase | 4/6 | 19 | 11-0 | 115 | — | 92B | Richie McLernon | 5/1 |
| 25 Feb 20+45d | Catterick | Easby Abbey Handicap Chase | 6/10 | 1 | 11-12 | 120 | 57C | 107C | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 8/1 |
| 11 Jan 20+37d | Wetherby | Book Online For William Hill Medieval Day Handicap Chase | F/10 | — | 11-12 | 120 | — | — | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 9/2 |
| 2019 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Dec 19+44d | Wincanton | Weatherbys Racing Bank Silver Buck Handicap Chase | 8/15 | 9½ | 11-8 | 124 | 63B | 102A | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 9/2 |
| 22 Oct 19+307d | Exeter | Prydis Love Devon Handicap Chase | 8/10 | 4½ | 11-4 | 127 | 119C | 100C | Richie McLernon | 6/1 |
| 2018 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 18+26d | Ludlow | Tanners Champagne Handicap Chase | 6/9 | 11 | 11-2 | 131 | 80A | 108A | William Kennedy | 10/1 |
| 23 Nov 18+27d | Ascot | Davidstow Handicap Chase | 6/9 | 23 | 11-5 | 132 | 78C | 103C | Barry Geraghty | 4/1 |
| 27 Oct 18+59d | Cheltenham | 'Matchbook Betting Exchange' Handicap Chase | 7/16 | 1 | 10-2 | 133 | 90B | 113A | Aidan Coleman | 17/2 |
| 29 Aug 18+26d | Worcester | Chris Pennell's Sparkling Testimonial Year Handicap Chase | 2/11 | ¾ | 11-2 | 129 | 116A | 134A | Aidan Coleman | 7/2 |
| 03 Aug 18+76d | Bangor-on-Dee | Fraser Wealth Management Handicap Chase | 3/11 | 8 | 11-6 | 129 | 102A | 129A | Aidan Coleman | 9/2 |
| 19 May 18+193d | Uttoxeter | ASD Contracts Handicap Chase | 1/10 | 11-5 | 123 | — | 135A | Aidan Coleman | 9/2 | |
| 2017 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Nov 17+21d | Exeter | Smith & Williamson Handicap Chase | PU/10 | — | 11-9 | 123 | — | — | Barry Geraghty | 15/8F |
| 17 Oct 17+283d | Worcester | Glosford Secure Storage Hereford 'Confined' Beginners' Chase | 1/5 | 11-4 | 123 | 81C | 112C | Barry Geraghty | 1/3F | |
| 07 Jan 17+27d | Wincanton | Bathwick Tyres Poole Handicap Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 11-12 | 123 | — | — | Richie McLernon | 11/4F |
| 2016 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Dec 16+29d | Carlisle | Freddy Williams Bookmakers 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle | 1/6 | 10-12 | — | 108A | 130B | Aidan Coleman | EvensF | |
| 12 Nov 16+398d | Uttoxeter | New World Pale Ale Maiden Hurdle | 2/18 | 7 | 11-0 | — | 125B | 133A | Richie McLernon | 16/1 |
| 2015 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 11 Oct 15 | Chepstow | Pickwick Bookmakers Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) | 1/8 | 11-0 | — | — | 131A | Richard Johnson | 5/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Above Board won?
- Above Board (IRE) won 4 of 17 archived starts between 2015 and 2020, a strike rate of 23.5%. Placed 7 times in total (41.2% of starts).
- Who trained Above Board?
- Above Board (IRE) was trained by Jonjo O'Neill on the most recent run on record, at Stratford on 9 March 2020.
- Who is Above Board's sire?
- Above Board (IRE) is by Mahler (GB) out of Blackwater Babe (IRE), whose sire is Arctic Lord.
- What going does Above Board prefer?
- Above Board (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Above Board's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 9 March 2020. The highest on record is 133.
- What is Above Board's sire's record?
- Mahler (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,849 runs since Jan 2008 (785 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
- Who are Above Board's siblings?
- Out of Blackwater Babe (IRE), Above Board (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Royal Caviar (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Royal Caviar (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.