Horse profile
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE)
by Doyen (IRE) out of Nova Destiny (GB) (Definite Article)
20 runs · 11 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Oct 2025 — 376 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2025
Won at Clonmel
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe is a mare who won one of 20 starts on turf, the success coming in the Kilmolash Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft ground off an official rating of 77 in Feb 2025. She has raced 12 times over 2m1f – 2m4f for that sole win and has been held up in 7 of 9 analysed runs. Her last run, at Clonmel in Oct 2025, was off an official rating of 85. She has not won since Feb 2025.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 4 Nov 2026
- 1–20Wins / Runs
- 5%Strike rate
- 4 (20%)Placed
- −10.50£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 0.89Fair A/E n=20 · 0.70 incl. margin
- 90Highest OR
- 28dBetween runs (median)
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.
Official rating85↓ 5lb off peak
85
77–90
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 122B | 87 | — |
| Soft | 6 | 84C | 58.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 102B | 101 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 122B | 74 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 101B | 80 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 103B | 94.5 | — |
Of 20 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 20 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 16 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 7 (44%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (31%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (19%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,374 runs since Jul 2009 (605 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −2.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 351 | 42 | 12% | +0.5 | — |
| Good | 2,248 | 275 | 12.2% | +0.7 | 0 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 1,440 | 194 | 13.5% | +2 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 2,006 | 215 | 10.7% | −0.8 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 761 | 66 | 8.7% | −2.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 546 | 57 | 10.4% | −1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 76 | 6 | 7.9% | −3.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 360 | 36 | 10% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 411 | 45 | 10.9% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 584 | 60 | 10.3% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,183 | 252 | 11.5% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,205 | 266 | 12.1% | +0.6 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,289 | 158 | 12.3% | +0.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 266 | 28 | 10.5% | −1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2009 · as at 3 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Nova Destiny (GB) (Definite Article)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Scorsese (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m3½f–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Scorsese (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorsese (IRE) | 20 | 3 | 2m3½f–2m4f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | +3.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.50 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −2.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiernan Power Roche | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Harry Sexton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss P Elvin | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.50 |
| James O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ethan O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Hanlon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Owens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 11 | 1 | 9% | −1.50 |
| None | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.50 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 6% | −7.50 |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Oct 25+13d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Chase Day November 6th Handicap Chase (0-100) Serious error at the opening fence - dropped towards the back - improved into 6th four out - fluffed the following obstacle - pressed for effort but couldn't find more before two out - eased and pulled up before the last | PU/14 | — | 11-0 | 85 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 22/1 |
| 10 Oct 25+21d | Downpatrick | Franco Hughes Away Bet Beginners Chase Held up towards the back - couldn't make headway from 4 out - down the field for the finish | 5/7 | 21 | 11-0 | — | 84C | 84C | Tiernan Power Roche | 66/1 |
| 19 Sep 25+40d | Downpatrick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Held up early - unable to land a blow throughout - finished well held in 10th | 10/11 | 1 | 11-0 | — | 44A | 81A | Tiernan Power Roche | 14/1 |
| 10 Aug 25+26d | Downpatrick | Denvir's Of Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up early - remained in touch with the tail throughout - no impression made on leaders - finished well beaten in 7th | 7/10 | 4¼ | 10-11 | 90 | 96A | 88A | Harry Sexton | 6/1 |
| 15 Jul 25+30d | Downpatrick | Download The Tote App Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up in the pack - jumped poorly at the first - travelled well to close approaching 4 out and hit the front before 3 out - displaced 2 out - faded on the run-in to finish 4th | 4/10 | 15 | 10-12 | 90 | 73A | 91A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 9/2 |
| 15 Jun 25+52d | Downpatrick | Cab Plant Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled at the back early - moved into contention with two to jump - hit the front looking strong before being collared entering the straight - battled on gamely to chase home the winner narrowly at the line | 2/11 | ½ | 10-12 | 88 | 69A | 107A | Harry Sexton | 5/1 |
| 24 Apr 25+38d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Settled in the pack early - up to 3rd approaching two out - dropped back before the last - faded on the run to the line finishing 6th | 6/15 | nk | 10-11 | 88 | 102B | 90A | Tiernan Power Roche | 16/1 |
| 17 Mar 25+32d | Down Royal | Powered By Bluegrass Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled in the pack early - improved into 6th by halfway - shared the lead 3 out - pushed along before 2 out and overtaken before the last - finished 3rd holding effort to the line | 3/19 | ½ | 10-7 | 85 | 122B | 106A | Miss P Elvin | 13/2 |
| 13 Feb 25+21d | Clonmel | Kilmolash (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Tracked the pack early - 5th at halfway - made progress 5 out - up to 2nd 3 out - shared the front turning in - hit the front soon after - pushed clear 2 out - stayed on well and slowed up nearing the line to win | 1/13 | 10-2 | 77 | 74B | 106A | Miss P Elvin | 17/2 | |
| 23 Jan 25+23d | Gowran Park | Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled midfield early - improved into 4th with three left to jump - shared front spot for a moment under pressure two out - swiftly overtaken and slipped back to 5th - stumbled at the last and unable to threaten late | 6/16 | ½ | 10-0 | 79 | 80B | 79A | Tiernan Power Roche | 8/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 24+32d | Punchestown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Just in front early - overtaken at the first - improved into contention by 4th - into a share of the lead approaching 4 out - back in command before 3 out - lost that spot near the last - eased back to 4th late and found nothing more | 4/18 | 4½ | 11-3 | 80 | 48B | 98A | Paddy Hanlon | 11/1 |
| 29 Nov 24+24d | Thurles | Ballagh Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Tracked the front group early - held sixth at halfway - pushed along to narrow the gap entering the straight but made no headway in sixth two out - stayed on at one speed from before the final furlong to finish fifth | 5/13 | 3 | 10-2 | 80 | 85B | 87A | Tiernan Power Roche | 13/2 |
| 05 Nov 24+17d | Fairyhouse | Sign Up To Fairyhouse Newsletter Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up towards the back - still 10th at halfway - crept into contention approaching 2 out but faded before the last | 9/16 | ¾ | 10-6 | 80 | 103B | 83A | Tiernan Power Roche | 11/1 |
| 19 Oct 24+29d | Limerick | Race Displays Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Held up towards the back - still down in 17th at halfway - urged forward after 3 out and moved to the inner - stayed on well from the last to finish 7th | 7/18 | ¾ | 10-7 | 81 | 86B | 92A | Tiernan Power Roche | 22/1 |
| 20 Sep 24+16d | Downpatrick | Caleb & Ezra Starkey Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up towards the back - blundered 4 out and pushed along - stayed on at one speed from 2 out - passed the line in 8th | 8/13 | 1 | 11-2 | 83 | 88B | 87A | James O'Sullivan | 125/1 |
| 04 Sep 24+53d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Sat close to the pace early - pressed for effort after 3 out - dropped away steadily - eventually well held in 11th | 11/14 | 16 | 10-13 | 85 | 101B | 71A | James O'Sullivan | 125/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+28d | Wexford | Tote Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) | UR/14 | — | 11-4 | 85 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 100/1 |
| 15 Jun 24+29d | Downpatrick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | 11/13 | 41 | 10-6 | — | 54C | 81C | Conor Owens | 100/1 |
| 17 May 24+26d | Kilbeggan | William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 10/11 | 9 | 10-11 | — | 51C | 93C | Simon Torrens | 150/1 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Tramore | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | 13/15 | 2¼ | 10-13 | — | 45B | 79A | Simon Torrens | 80/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ar Nos Na Gaoithe won?
- Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) won 1 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2025, a strike rate of 5%. Placed 4 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trained Ar Nos Na Gaoithe?
- Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) was trained by P J Rothwell on the most recent run on record, at Clonmel on 23 October 2025.
- Who is Ar Nos Na Gaoithe's sire?
- Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) is by Doyen (IRE) out of Nova Destiny (GB), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Ar Nos Na Gaoithe prefer?
- Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ar Nos Na Gaoithe's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 23 October 2025. The highest on record is 90.
- What is Ar Nos Na Gaoithe's sire's record?
- Doyen (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,374 runs since Jul 2009 (605 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Ar Nos Na Gaoithe's siblings?
- Out of Nova Destiny (GB), Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Scorsese (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Scorsese (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3½f–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.