Horse profile
Arctic Piper (IRE)
by Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Arctic Lady (GER) (Soldier Hollow)
18 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 31 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Last run 13 Oct 2026 · 3rd of 11
Last raced off OR 84
KTB Profile
Arctic Piper is a maiden who has shown placed form from 18 starts on turf. She has two places from 18 runs and was third of 11 in the William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown in Oct 2026, her best effort to date. The mare, by Walk In The Park out of Arctic Lady, is typically held up, doing so in five of seven analysed runs. She last ran off an official rating of 84, 21lb below her highest ever mark.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 31 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 21lb off peak
- 0–18Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 2 (11.1%)Placed
- −18.00£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=18 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 53dAvg 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.
Official rating84↓ 21lb off peak
84
84–105
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 104
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 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 104B | 81 | 3 runs · 104 / 85 |
| Soft | 3 | 122C | 103 | 2 runs · 103 / 97 |
| Heavy | 2 | 76A | 75.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 104A | 89.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 104B | 84 | 4 runs · 104 / 83.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 122C | 85 | 2 runs · 103 / 94 |
Of 18 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 18 runs · as at 21 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 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 6 (43%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (21%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 6,994 runs since Jan 2008 (698 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 50 | 11 | 22% | +8.6 | — |
| Good | 1,881 | 256 | 13.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,569 | 216 | 13.8% | +0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 2,460 | 320 | 13% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 997 | 130 | 13% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 37 | 1 | 2.7% | −10.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 26 | 0 | 0% | −13.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 75 | 9 | 12% | −1.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,227 | 310 | 13.9% | +0.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,813 | 405 | 14.4% | +1 | 0 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,543 | 172 | 11.1% | −2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 291 | 37 | 12.7% | −0.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 30 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Arctic Lady (GER) (Soldier Hollow)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Arctic Fly (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Listed (Arctic Fly (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Fly (IRE) | 16 | 5 | 2m–2m1f | Listed |
| Arctic Flame (IRE) | 16 | 2 | 2m1½f–2m4f | — |
| Honky Tonk (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Torrens | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Richard Deegan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr L T Turner | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Shinnick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Stone-Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Tongue tie | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Oct 26+11d | Punchestown (IRE) | William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle In the pack and 7th at halfway - error 2 out - shoved up after jumping it - urged before the last - finished with a flourish on the run-in to take 3rd | 3/11 | 4 | 9-9 | 84 | 85A | 93A | Michael Kenneally | 12/1 |
| 02 Oct 26+25d | Gowran Park (IRE) | Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Div II) Made the early running then sat prominent and 4th at halfway - lost place quickly 3 out and fell towards the back - never a factor in the straight and finished 9th | 9/13 | 5½ | 11-1 | 87 | 70C | 87C | Danny Mullins | 9/1 |
| 07 Sep 26+25d | Galway (IRE) | Anglo Printers Handicap Hurdle | 11/20 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 90 | 103B | 97A | Richard Deegan | 66/1 |
| 13 Aug 26+22d | Tramore (IRE) | Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - improved into 15th by the 4th before making some headway approaching 2 out - dropped away again in 9th before the last and beaten well home | 9/16 | 7½ | 11-10 | 92 | 104B | 97A | John Shinnick | 40/1 |
| 22 Jul 26+195d | Wexford (IRE) | Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Handicap Steeplechase held up at the back - badly hampered and stumbled after the 1st - then made a mistake and fell at the 4th | F/13 | — | 11-6 | 92 | — | — | Richard Deegan | 25/1 |
| 08 Jan 26+13d | Clonmel | Tipperary Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to the pace early - 7th at halfway then dropped away turning into the straight to trail the field - found nothing home and pulled up before the last | PU/14 | — | 11-8 | 94 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 14/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+15d | Limerick | Mr. Binman Mares Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - still 9th at halfway - driven approaching straight before fading before 2 out | 8/12 | 1¾ | 10-3 | 97 | 76A | 93A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 28/1 |
| 11 Dec 25+21d | Punchestown | Matchbook Best Odds On Festive Racing Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Held up at the back early - still towards the back of the pack after the 4th - up to 7th then back to 6th - began to make headway - improved into contention approaching 3 out - dropped away before 2 out and pulled up before the last | PU/11 | — | 12-0 | 99 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 12/1 |
| 20 Nov 25+194d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Held up towards the back - driven to make progress before the straight - 7th at 2 out then unable to find more approaching the last | 7/12 | 14 | 11-2 | 100 | 91A | 98A | Simon Torrens | 14/1 |
| 10 May 25+86d | Cork | Tesla Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Early on with the pace - slipped back through the pack after the 6th before finding renewed energy 3 out - lost momentum 2 out and held on for 10th | 10/14 | 2¼ | 11-7 | 103 | 61B | 99A | Simon Torrens | 16/1 |
| 13 Feb 25+16d | Clonmel | Surehaul Race Day Mares Maiden Hurdle Tracked front pack early - 7th at halfway - up to 4th with minor error 4 out - improved into straight and pressed on into 3rd - fell 2 out | F/18 | — | 10-13 | 105 | — | — | Simon Torrens | 18/1 |
| 28 Jan 25+117d | Limerick | Limerick Racecourse Mares Maiden Hurdle Settled midpack early - close up second before slipping to fourth then back to fourth - improved into fourth after three out - unable to close further two out - stayed on through the finish | 4/11 | ½ | 11-7 | — | 75A | 99A | Michael O'Sullivan | 15/2 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Oct 24+20d | Clonmel | Killaloan Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - third at halfway - improved to challenge three out - driven and gave up the lead when edging wide approaching the second last - unable to threaten in fourth after a blunder at the last - held on without finishing off strongly | 5/10 | 3 | 11-5 | — | 104A | 104A | Phillip Enright | 10/1 |
| 13 Sep 24+41d | Ballinrobe | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Settled midpack early - blundered 3rd fence and slipped towards the back - still 9th approaching final two furlongs and unable to threaten leaders | 9/15 | 3¾ | 10-13 | — | 77B | 97A | Michael O'Sullivan | 8/1 |
| 03 Aug 24+21d | Galway | Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares Flat Race Settled at the back early - pushed along to improve into contention over 2f out - challenged wide but stayed on one gear through the last furlong to finish 5th | 5/19 | 3 | 11-6 | — | — | 101A | Mr J L Gleeson | 5/1 |
| 13 Jul 24+46d | Wexford | Racing Again 24th July Mares Flat Race | 4/14 | ½ | 11-11 | — | 95B | 118A | Mr Finian Maguire | 5/1 |
| 28 May 24+33d | Ballinrobe | QuinnBet Flat Race | 3/8 | 2¼ | 11-0 | — | 75A | 109A | Mr L T Turner | 4/1 |
| 25 Apr 24 | Wexford | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race | 6/13 | 1¼ | 11-4 | — | 122C | 111A | Mr L T Turner | 11/4F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Arctic Piper won?
- Arctic Piper (IRE) has yet to win, from 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026. Placed 2 times in total (11.1% of starts).
- Who trains Arctic Piper?
- Arctic Piper (IRE) is trained by R Donohoe, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 October 2026.
- Who is Arctic Piper's sire?
- Arctic Piper (IRE) is by Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Arctic Lady (GER), whose sire is Soldier Hollow.
- What is Arctic Piper's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 84, from the run on 13 October 2026. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Arctic Piper's sire's record?
- Walk In The Park (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.4% of 6,994 runs since Jan 2008 (698 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Arctic Piper's siblings?
- Out of Arctic Lady (GER), Arctic Piper (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Arctic Fly (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Listed (Arctic Fly (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.