Aine's Lad (IRE)
Aine's Lad is a gelding by Kalanisi out of Hidden Horizons who won one of 16 starts on turf. He took a 2m5f-3m handicap hurdle at Thurles on soft ground in Feb 2026 off an official rating of 92 and has reached an official rating of 108. Typically held up, he was held in six of nine analysed runs. He finished 12 of 16 in the Glasshouse Hotel Handicap Hurdle at Sligo in Jun 2026 when last raced off OR 101.
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 4 (25%)Placed
- −10.00£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.93Fair A/E n=16 · 0.73 incl. margin
- 108Highest OR
- 56dAvg 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 115
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 6 | 97B | 63.5 | 3 runs · 97 / 62 |
| Good | 4 | 117B | 102 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 98B | 97 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 102B | 100 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 102B | 73.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 117B | 97 | 4 runs · 97 / 79.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 98B | 72.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 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 from 11 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 6 (55%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (36%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 6,743 runs since Jan 2008 (648 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 16.1% from 355.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 14 | 5 | 35.7% | +25.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 355 | 57 | 16.1% | +5.6 | — |
| Good | 2,079 | 211 | 10.1% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,147 | 139 | 12.1% | +1.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,965 | 175 | 8.9% | −1.6 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 885 | 90 | 10.2% | −0.3 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 298 | 32 | 10.7% | +0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −10.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 69 | 3 | 4.3% | −6.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 166 | 16 | 9.6% | −0.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 401 | 50 | 12.5% | +2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,226 | 232 | 10.4% | −0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,091 | 220 | 10.5% | 0 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,475 | 152 | 10.3% | −0.2 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 304 | 36 | 11.8% | +1.3 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Neon Moon (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Neon Moon (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Moon (IRE) | 36 | 8 | 2m4f–3m | Class 2 |
| That's It Paddy (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Thats It Ruby (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Hidden Bid (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sligo | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Smith | 12 | 1 | 8% | −6.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J Dunne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Treacy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood + tongue tie | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| None | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Jun 26+108d | Sligo | Glasshouse Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - 5th at halfway - stumbled 4 out - pushed along after 3 out but couldn't find more and faded to finish 12th | 12/16 | ½ | 11-7 | 101 | 115B | 102A | Mr J Dunne | 10/1 |
| 21 Feb 26+16d | Fairyhouse | Get Your Easter Festival Tickets Now Handicap Chase Settled handy in mid-pack - slipped back before 4 out - improved into the race after that point - up to 3rd turning into the straight - unable to close on the front pair - held on one gear to finish third | 3/13 | 7½ | 10-12 | 101 | 62B | 114A | James Smith | 11/2 |
| 05 Feb 26+10d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Handy behind front pack early - up to 2nd approaching two out and hit front before the last - shaken up to open a gap over final fence - stayed on strongly to win going away | 1/17 | 11-1 | 92 | 97B | 124A | James Smith | 5/1 | |
| 26 Jan 26+29d | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat second early - shared front spot from 6th - lost front spot 9th - shared it back 3 out - hit front 2 out - shown way before last - held on for second all the way to line | 2/13 | 7½ | 11-2 | 91 | 97B | 109A | James Smith | 10/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 25+335d | Limerick | D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled in the pack - asked for effort out wide after three from home - found little in response and dropped away before the following fence - eventually well held in 10th | 10/18 | ½ | 11-6 | 92 | 45B | 98A | Ryan Treacy | 40/1 |
| 27 Jan 25+6d | Punchestown | Festival Hospitality Selling Fast Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - driven approaching 3 out with no headway made - stayed on same speed in straight - stumbled at last and beaten well throughout | 10/17 | 2½ | 11-5 | 96 | 72B | 97A | James Smith | 11/1 |
| 21 Jan 25+16d | Down Royal | Pravha Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - pressed on but couldn't close before 3 out - well held at the finish | 9/16 | ½ | 11-8 | 98 | 102B | 95A | James Smith | 12/1 |
| 05 Jan 25+10d | Naas | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back - improved into contention before 3 out then dropped to 8th - lost touch after 2 out and beaten well | 7/17 | 4¾ | 11-0 | 100 | 65C | 99C | James Smith | 14/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+11d | Leopardstown | Dornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - stayed there without threatening - found nothing more after 3 out - finished last of all well beaten | 17/19 | 1½ | 10-6 | 103 | 56C | 87C | Danny Gilligan | 33/1 |
| 15 Dec 24+29d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Held up towards the back - still 9th after the 5th - unable to close before the last and stayed on steadily to finish well held | 8/13 | 2¼ | 11-7 | 106 | 98B | 107A | Danny Gilligan | 28/1 |
| 16 Nov 24+126d | Navan | Lisadell Equine Hospital Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Held up at rear from the start - unable to threaten leading group from 3 out - no headway made - well held at the finish | 11/19 | 3½ | 10-13 | 108 | 75C | 94C | James Smith | 20/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+6d | Wexford | Visit Wexford Maiden Hurdle | 4/14 | 3 | 10-11 | — | 117B | 108A | James Smith | 7/1 |
| 07 Jul 24+21d | Sligo | CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle | 3/10 | 6 | 11-5 | — | 100A | 101A | James Smith | 8/1 |
| 16 Jun 24+14d | Downpatrick | Cab Plant Maiden Hurdle | 4/11 | 4¼ | 11-5 | — | 65A | 109A | James Smith | 5/1 |
| 02 Jun 24+105d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/9 | 11 | 11-7 | — | 89A | 106A | James Smith | 11/1 |
| 18 Feb 24 | Punchestown | Lockton Insurance Brokers Supporting Athy Rugby (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 5/8 | 15 | 11-7 | — | 51A | 95A | James Smith | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Aine's Lad won?
- Aine's Lad (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 4 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trains Aine's Lad?
- Aine's Lad (IRE) is trained by Matthew J Smith, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 9 June 2026.
- Who is Aine's Lad's sire?
- Aine's Lad (IRE) is by Kalanisi (IRE) out of Hidden Horizons (IRE), whose sire is Winged Love.
- What going does Aine's Lad prefer?
- Aine's Lad (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Aine's Lad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 101, from the run on 9 June 2026. The highest on record is 108.
- What is Aine's Lad's sire's record?
- Kalanisi (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 6,743 runs since Jan 2008 (648 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 16.1% from 355.
- Who are Aine's Lad's siblings?
- Out of Hidden Horizons (IRE), Aine's Lad (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Neon Moon (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Neon Moon (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4f–3m. As at Oct 2026.