Horse profile
Backmersackme (IRE)
by Getaway (GER) out of Princess Dante (IRE) (Scorpion)
20 runs · 16 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Leopardstown & Cork
Beaten favourite LTO
Off 221 days
Last raced off OR 135
KTB Profile
Backmersackme is a gelding who has won two of 20 starts on turf, both on soft ground. His biggest success came in the Grade 3 O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase over 2m5f – 3m at Leopardstown in Feb 2026 off an official rating of 125. He also won a point-to-point at Cork over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft in Apr 2024. Typically held up, he last ran at Cheltenham in Mar 2026 when beaten favourite in the Class 2 National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase off an official rating of 135, his career-high mark.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR at career high
- 2–20Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 4 (20%)Placed
- −3.47£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 0.78Fair A/E n=20 · 0.62 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 37dAvg 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 rating135At career-high mark
135
122–135
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 76
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 114B | 89 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 129B | 101 | 1 · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 114B | 100.5 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 129B | 88 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 20 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (4) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 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 10 analysed runs
- Held up 7 (70%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (30%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 10,907 runs since Jan 2008 (1,026 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 23.7% from 131.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 131 | 31 | 23.7% | +12.4 | — |
| Good | 3,862 | 508 | 13.2% | +1.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 2,379 | 263 | 11.1% | −0.2 | 0 from 9 |
| Soft | 3,160 | 291 | 9.2% | −2.1 | 2 from 8 |
| Heavy | 1,247 | 126 | 10.1% | −1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 127 | 13 | 10.2% | −1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −7.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 78 | 7 | 9% | −2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,393 | 371 | 10.9% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,091 | 469 | 11.5% | +0.2 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,704 | 311 | 11.5% | +0.2 | 1 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 613 | 73 | 11.9% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Princess Dante (IRE) (Scorpion)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Gift (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | +8.53 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.53 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | +6.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.47 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donagh Meyler | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Conor Clarke | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.47 |
| Colin Keane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jake Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss A Hourigan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richie McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −11.47 |
| Tongue tie | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.47 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 13% | +7.00 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Flat | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26+37d | Cheltenham | National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Race in fits and starts early - settled midpack - blundered at the 18th - toiling four out then eased out of contention approaching three out | PU/17 | — | 11-5 | 135 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 3/1F |
| 01 Feb 26+36d | Leopardstown | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Settled towards back of the pack - jumped awkwardly around 8th - improved on inner approaching 2 out - holding 3rd into the straight - up to 2nd after the last - asserted close home to score | 1/23 | 10-0 | 125 | — | 139A | Sean Bowen | 14/1 | |
| 27 Dec 25+63d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) Held up towards the back - blundered 5 out - made no impression thereafter - well beaten in 19th | 19/28 | 5½ | 10-1 | 125 | 75B | 105A | Jake Coen | 17/2 |
| 25 Oct 25+28d | Cheltenham | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Tracked the main group early - error at the 15th cost ground - revived from two out and finished strongly - overtook into second near the line | 2/18 | 2¾ | 10-2 | 124 | 76B | 127A | Sean Bowen | 13/2 |
| 27 Sep 25+142d | Listowel | John & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - lost more ground before 3 out - pushed along yet unable to find more late on finishing 8th | 8/12 | nk | 12-6 | 122 | — | 117C | Mr J L Gleeson | 10/1 |
| 08 May 25+18d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Beginners Chase Sat handy early - blundered second and again fifth - sixth at halfway - urged forward three out - held no more in reserve and stayed on same rhythm to finish seventh | 7/15 | 7 | 11-12 | 124 | 79C | 111C | Donagh Meyler | 33/1 |
| 20 Apr 25+24d | Fairyhouse | Sherry Fitzgerald Sherry Rated Novice Chase Sat close to pace early - fumbled at 1st - slipped back to 5th and held that spot by halfway - improved to 4th after 10th - fell back to 6th after 4 out - unable to find more from 2 out home | 6/8 | ¾ | 11-9 | — | 48A | 113A | Donagh Meyler | 8/1 |
| 27 Mar 25+12d | Clonmel | Ballymacarbry Beginners Chase Tracked front group early - fourth at halfway then hit a minor error 5 out - unable to close 3 out - pushed along but held for fourth | 4/8 | 9½ | 11-12 | — | 87A | 113A | Donagh Meyler | 5/1 |
| 15 Mar 25+42d | Uttoxeter | JenningsBet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Held up in midfield - hit the 8th - driven into contention then dropped away 3 out - well held at the finish | 8/17 | 1¼ | 10-10 | 132 | 114B | 117A | Conor Clarke | 14/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+56d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Handy early - up to 3rd 5 out having been 5th at halfway - driven into straight but unable to threaten in 7th before last - battled on same gait to finish | 7/25 | ¾ | 10-11 | 128 | 101B | 128A | Conor Clarke | 20/1 |
| 07 Dec 24+14d | Navan | Bective Stud, Tea Rooms & Apartments Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Settled just behind pace early - shared front running from 7th - lost front spot 2f out under a shake-up - fought back to level terms before last - kept battling to line but caught right on the post | 2/20 | shd | 10-1 | 123 | — | 135A | Conor Clarke | 50/1 |
| 23 Nov 24+44d | Haydock | Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Sat handy behind pace - hit a couple of fences and slipped back before 3 out - stayed on for a minor placing 2 out - well held at the finish | 5/15 | shd | 10-10 | 125 | 101B | 108B | Donagh Meyler | 14/1 |
| 10 Oct 24+13d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Maiden Slow to break - held up in the pack at halfway - urged forward 3f out - improved to fifth 2f out then edged into fourth close home | 4/7 | 11 | 10-3 | — | 131C | 69C | Colin Keane | 15/2 |
| 27 Sep 24+25d | Worcester | DragonBet Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Tracked front group early - made ground into 6th and pressed forward before 3 out - hit the front approaching the following fence - drifted left and lost the advantage at the last - dropped to 4th and outpaced approaching the line | 4/12 | nk | 11-9 | 125 | 129B | 139A | Donagh Meyler | 9/2 |
| 02 Sep 24+18d | Roscommon | Racing Here Again On September 30th Maiden Held up towards the back - still adrift at halfway - improved into 9th by 2f out and 7th with a furlong left - driven out to finish 5th | 5/13 | 3¼ | 10-1 | — | 75C | 63C | Colin Keane | 12/1 |
| 15 Aug 24+72d | Tramore | Style Evening August 17th (Ladies) Maiden Held up towards the back - pushed along in 7th two out - unable to close - beaten well into 6th | 6/11 | 2 | 10-7 | — | — | 63C | Miss A Hourigan | 14/1 |
| 04 Jun 24+20d | Southwell | Prestige Safety Fire Risk Assessments 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/11 | 1½ | 11-4 | — | 89A | 116A | Richie McLernon | 4/7F |
| 15 May 24+14d | Tipperary | Tipperary Maiden Hurdle | 6/15 | shd | 11-12 | — | — | 112A | Donagh Meyler | 11/4F |
| 01 May 24+30d | Punchestown | Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (grade 1) | 6/7 | 18 | 11-10 | — | 100A | 117A | Donagh Meyler | 16/1 |
| 01 Apr 24 | Cork | Pegus Horse Feed Point-To-Point Flat Race | 1/12 | 11-9 | — | — | 75C | Mr J L Gleeson | 8/15F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Backmersackme (IRE) won?
- Backmersackme (IRE) won 2 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 4 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trains Backmersackme (IRE)?
- Backmersackme (IRE) is trained by Emmet Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 March 2026.
- Who is Backmersackme (IRE)'s sire?
- Backmersackme (IRE) is by Getaway (GER) out of Princess Dante (IRE), whose sire is Scorpion.
- What going does Backmersackme (IRE) prefer?
- Backmersackme (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Backmersackme (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 135, from the run on 10 March 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Backmersackme (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Getaway (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 10,907 runs since Jan 2008 (1,026 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 23.7% from 131.
- Who are Backmersackme (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Princess Dante (IRE), Backmersackme (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.