Ballyburn (IRE)
Ballyburn is 8 from 15 on turf, with wins on soft and heavy ground as well as good to soft. His biggest win in our archive came in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown in Feb 2025. He has four Grade 1 wins in our archive only. Ridden prominently in four of six analysed runs, he finished second of 10 in the Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham in Mar 2026 on his first run in headgear and last raced off an official rating of 160.
- 8–15Wins / Runs
- 53.3%Strike rate
- 13 (86.7%)Placed
- −1.71£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.17Fair A/E n=15 · 0.99 incl. margin
- 163Highest OR
- 80dAvg 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 142
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 148B | 122 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 129A | 117.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 148B | 129 | 2 runs · 142 / 135.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 142A | 125 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 120C | 102 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (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 · 12 figures from 15 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 8 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 5 (63%) · 1 win
- Led 2 (25%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (13%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 17,277 runs since Jan 2008 (1,594 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 38 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 522 | 50 | 9.6% | −2.2 | — |
| Good | 4,053 | 441 | 10.9% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 2,932 | 354 | 12.1% | +0.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 5,876 | 751 | 12.8% | +1 | 6 from 8 |
| Heavy | 3,814 | 449 | 11.8% | 0 | 1 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 42 | 2 | 4.8% | −7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 1 | 4% | −7.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,484 | 547 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 3 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,079 | 724 | 11.9% | +0.1 | 3 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,255 | 622 | 11.8% | 0 | 2 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 1,432 | 153 | 10.7% | −1.1 | 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
9 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Noble Endeavor (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 1m6f–3m4½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Churchfield Sunset (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Endeavor (IRE) | 28 | 5 | 2m–3m½f | Class 1 |
| Minella Daddy (IRE) | 29 | 5 | 2m7½f–3m4½f | Class 2 |
| Planet Nine (IRE) | 14 | 4 | 2m–3m1½f | Class 3 |
| Churchfield Sunset (IRE) | 5 | 2 | 2m–2m½f | Listed |
| Benign Dictator (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 1m7½f | Class 4 |
| Valley Lad (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 1m6f | Class 5 |
| Fedelta (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Babyburn (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Meetmeinstlouis (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 6 | 75% | +2.16 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.09 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.22 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 4 | 80% | +2.04 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 3 | 75% | +0.75 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.50 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.88 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 3 | 60% | +1.57 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 3 | 75% | −0.40 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 13 | 6 | 46% | −4.37 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.66 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 8 | 57% | −0.71 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.38 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 80% | +0.79 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +1.88 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 4 | 50% | −2.17 |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 40% | −2.20 |
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 12 Mar 26+74d | Cheltenham | Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Settled towards back with plenty of enthusiasm shown early - travelling comfortably when asked for effort after two out - hampered for room while gaining ground and clipped heels at last - moved left and up into runner-up spot on the run-in - stayed on strongly to finish second | 2/10 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 160 | 142A | 149A | Paul Townend | 11/2 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 25+28d | Leopardstown | Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Sat handy in second early - hit the ninth without fluency - up to third by the third-last - moved into contention before two out then briefly second - eased back to third with no real threat approaching the last where a mistake was made - one-dimensional finish - held on for third | 3/8 | 7 | 11-10 | 160 | 129A | 147A | Paul Townend | 13/8F |
| 30 Nov 25+215d | Fairyhouse | BAR 1 Betting Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) Sat close to the front group early travelling keenly - 4th at halfway - driven on after the second last and moved into 2nd approaching the final fence - battled on strongly up the run-in - denied by a whisker | 2/6 | nse | 11-10 | 160 | 125A | 152C | Paul Townend | 13/8 |
| 29 Apr 25+48d | Punchestown | Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) Handy early - hit the rails 6th and unsettled briefly - hit front with rival after 8th - clear in front approaching three out - pressed for effort into the straight - challenger arrives two out - overtaken before the last - battled on at unchanged effort into second | 2/8 | 6½ | 11-10 | 160 | 115A | 150B | Paul Townend | 11/8F |
| 12 Mar 25+38d | Cheltenham | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) Handy on the inner - serious blunder at the 7th and dropped away - brushed aside 4 out - angled right before 2 out to mount a challenge - moved into 4th on the run-in - made no inroads and finished 5th | 5/7 | shd | 11-7 | 160 | 83A | 139B | Paul Townend | 4/7F |
| 02 Feb 25+37d | Leopardstown | Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) Sat handy in second early and fought for control - moved up to challenge from 11th - hit the front on the inner two out - driven along and matched stride for stride entering the straight - edged in front briefly before being caught approaching the final flight - dug deep to retake command inside the last furlong - held on gamely to the line | 1/6 | 11-10 | — | 122A | 150B | Paul Townend | 8/13F | |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 24+34d | Kempton | Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Took up the running - jumped poorly at the 1st - lost the advantage on coming down at the 4th - edged back in front just before halfway - overhauled at the 7th - left behind by the winner from 3 out - drifted left 2 out - making a serious error at the last when already fading and finished second | 2/4 | 7½ | 11-4 | 162 | 120C | 153C | Paul Townend | 7/4 |
| 23 Nov 24+204d | Punchestown | Conway Piling Beginners Chase Set the pace from the off - fighting for the bridle early - fluent at the obstacles - forged ahead approaching 3 out - powered on up the straight without being pressed | 1/12 | 11-12 | — | 86A | 152A | Paul Townend | 2/11F | |
| 03 May 24+51d | Punchestown | Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 1/6 | 11-12 | 163 | 142A | 156B | Paul Townend | 1/5F | |
| 13 Mar 24+38d | Cheltenham | Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-7 | 157 | 148B | 162B | Paul Townend | 1/2F | |
| 04 Feb 24+37d | Leopardstown | Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 1/10 | 11-12 | — | — | 168A | Paul Townend | 10/11F | |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 23+27d | Leopardstown | Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-12 | — | — | 150B | Paul Townend | 2/9F | |
| 02 Dec 23+219d | Fairyhouse | Kettles Country House Hotel Supporting Fingal Ravens GFC Raceday Maiden Hurdle | 2/24 | 2½ | 11-12 | — | 84B | 148A | Paul Townend | 10/11F |
| 27 Apr 23+67d | Punchestown | JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race | 1/9 | 12-0 | — | — | 92B | Mr P W Mullins | 10/11F | |
| 19 Feb 23 | Punchestown | Hospitality At Festival 2023 (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/13 | 12-0 | — | 102B | 152A | Mr P W Mullins | 7/4 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ballyburn won?
- Ballyburn (IRE) won 8 of 15 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 53.3%. Placed 13 times in total (86.7% of starts).
- Who trains Ballyburn?
- Ballyburn (IRE) is trained by W P Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 March 2026.
- Who is Ballyburn's sire?
- Ballyburn (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Old Moon (IRE), whose sire is Old Vic.
- What going does Ballyburn prefer?
- Ballyburn (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 6 wins from 8 starts (75%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ballyburn's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 160, from the run on 12 March 2026. The highest on record is 163.
- What is Ballyburn's sire's record?
- Flemensfirth (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 17,277 runs since Jan 2008 (1,594 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Ballyburn's siblings?
- Out of Old Moon (IRE), Ballyburn (IRE) has 9 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Noble Endeavor (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Listed (Churchfield Sunset (IRE)). The wins came over 1m6f–3m4½f. As at Oct 2026.