Horse profile
Ballycashin (IRE)
by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Midsummer Drama (IRE) (King's Theatre)
35 runs · 12 courses · from May 2022
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Clonmel & Wexford
Last run 14 May 2026 · 10th of 11
Last raced off OR 116
KTB Profile
Ballycashin is a mare who has won three of 35 starts on turf, all in handicaps or mares events between 1m5f and 2m4f. Two of those wins came at Clonmel on soft ground, the latest in the Mahon Falls Handicap Hurdle off an official rating of 111 in Oct 2025. She has also won at Wexford on heavy ground. Typically held up, she finished 10 of 11 at Clonmel in May 2026 when last raced off her career-high mark of 116.
Based on 35 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR at career high
- 3–35Wins / Runs
- 8.6%Strike rate
- 9 (25.7%)Placed
- −21.92£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 0.90Fair A/E n=35 · 0.72 incl. margin
- 116Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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 rating116At career-high mark
116
100–116
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 139
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 157B | 92 | — |
| Good | 6 | 134A | 107 | — |
| Heavy | 6 | 115A | 99 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 139A | 114.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 139A | 98 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 134A | 86.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 157B | 120 | — |
Of 35 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (6) · did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 27 figures from 35 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 17 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 13 (76%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (12%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (6%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Flemensfirth (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 17,284 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 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 | 4,056 | 442 | 10.9% | −0.9 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 2,933 | 354 | 12.1% | +0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 5,876 | 751 | 12.8% | +1 | 2 from 15 |
| Heavy | 3,817 | 449 | 11.8% | 0 | 1 from 8 |
| 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 | 4,485 | 547 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,082 | 724 | 11.9% | +0.1 | 2 from 16 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,258 | 623 | 11.8% | 0 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 1,432 | 153 | 10.7% | −1.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Midsummer Drama (IRE) (King's Theatre)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Minella Drama (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m5½f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Minella Drama (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minella Drama (IRE) | 32 | 8 | 2m–2m5½f | Grade 2 |
| Dolly Drama (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Springs Steen (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Broomfield Drama (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 15 | 2 | 13% | −5.67 |
| Heavy | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.25 |
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel | 10 | 2 | 20% | −0.67 |
| Punchestown | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Killarney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 16 | 2 | 13% | −6.67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 1 | 8% | −8.25 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Mullins | 16 | 1 | 6% | −11.67 |
| Anna McGuinness | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| J J Slevin | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Miss J Townend | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Donagh Meyler | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor Clarke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Cleary-Farrell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 28 | 3 | 11% | −14.92 |
| Hood | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.67 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 27 | 2 | 7% | −17.67 |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 14 May 26+189d | Clonmel | Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back - blundered at the opener - dropped in behind early - down in 11th before the third-last - lost touch after the last then edged closer late - finished 10th well beaten | 10/11 | 1¾ | 11-8 | 116 | — | 97C | Danny Mullins | 25/1 |
| 2025 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 25+14d | Clonmel | Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Chase (0-100) Held up at the back - lost touch before the 5th - dropped away and pulled up before five out | PU/16 | — | 11-7 | 100 | — | — | Anna McGuinness | 4/1 |
| 23 Oct 25+8d | Clonmel | Mahon Falls Handicap Hurdle Settled off the pace early - moved into contention 3 out - went clear approaching 2 out - drifted right under pressure but stayed on strongly to the line | 1/8 | 10-10 | 111 | 97A | 116A | Anna McGuinness | 4/1 | |
| 15 Oct 25+24d | Punchestown | TRM Nutrition - No.1 In Europe, Trusted Worldwide Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - 9th at halfway - urged forward approaching 2 out and up to 7th by the last - stayed on steadily to finish 7th | 7/12 | 3 | 10-6 | 112 | 139A | 108A | Anna McGuinness | 9/2 |
| 21 Sep 25+29d | Listowel | Bloom Feeds Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Towards the back early - moved up before the 6th and went smoothly to the front by a small margin 2 out where drifted right at the fence - passed before the last - faded to 3rd and stuck on at the finish | 3/18 | hd | 11-4 | 109 | 99B | 123A | Anna McGuinness | 12/1 |
| 23 Aug 25+37d | Killarney | Cinco Patricio's Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - scrappy over the opening fence and a minor error saw energetic urging 5 out - up to 7th after the following obstacle - untidy again 3 out and asked for effort but made no further headway - drifted right 2 out - stayed on same gear to finish sixth | 6/12 | 2 | 10-8 | 110 | 127A | 107A | J J Slevin | 14/1 |
| 17 Jul 25+41d | Killarney | KPH Construction 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle Held up early near the back - improved from 12th to 8th before making progress after 4 out - unable to threaten leaders and finished 6th | 6/15 | shd | 11-0 | 111 | 122B | 116A | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 16/1 |
| 06 Jun 25+22d | Clonmel | Clonmel Show Sunday July 6th Handicap Hurdle Settled towards back early - pushed along after three out - moved into fourth before two out - up alongside pacesetter two out and locked in a tussle before the last - edged in front on the run-in but couldn't quite hold on late | 2/16 | nk | 11-3 | 108 | 78B | 131A | Anna McGuinness | 9/1 |
| 15 May 25+14d | Clonmel | Tote Guarantee Available On Course & Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - made progress into the straight - 4th and driven 2f out - improved to 3rd inside the final furlong staying on at one speed | 3/8 | 2 | 10-12 | 106 | — | 115A | Donagh Meyler | 7/2J |
| 01 May 25+14d | Punchestown | Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - pushed along and made ground into 13th approaching 2 out - unable to threaten leading group - well held at the finish | 13/22 | 1¾ | 11-0 | 107 | 87B | 112A | Danny Mullins | 40/1 |
| 17 Apr 25+63d | Clonmel | Thank You To Dr. John Downey Handicap Hurdle Settled with the pack - clipped a fence in 6th three out - moved into 3rd turning for home - hit next hurdle then held even in 4th up the run-in | 4/11 | 2 | 11-11 | 108 | 109B | 120A | Donagh Meyler | 15/2 |
| 13 Feb 25+43d | Clonmel | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Novice Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - lost touch three out - eased and pulled up before the following fence | PU/13 | — | 10-10 | 102 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 10/1 |
| 01 Jan 25+19d | Tramore | Mercedes-Benz Wexford Rated Novice Chase Set the early pace - lost front spot three out and dropped to fifth after a small error at the last - unable to find more up the run-in finishing well held | 6/11 | 15 | 11-5 | — | — | 90C | Danny Mullins | 9/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 24+34d | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Beginners Chase Held up at rear throughout - clipped fence 5th - driven on after 5 out - lost more ground - beaten a long way at the finish | 12/12 | 20 | 11-5 | — | 25C | 91C | Danny Mullins | 11/2 |
| 09 Nov 24+48d | Gowran Park | Gerry Comerford Drilling Beginners Chase Held up towards back of field - improved into third approaching straight then driven out after penultimate fence and drifted right at the last - stayed on same rate to finish third | 3/16 | 1½ | 11-5 | — | 96B | 119A | Phillip Enright | 14/1 |
| 22 Sep 24+29d | Listowel | Cheesestrings Irish EBF Mares Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - urged forward in 4th after 3 out - couldn't quicken before the following fence and finished steady in defeat | 4/6 | 15 | 10-10 | 113 | 118A | 106B | Danny Mullins | 8/1 |
| 24 Aug 24+24d | Killarney | Bunkers Bar & Restaurant Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back early - crept into contention before a heavy error three out - dropped away and allowed to finish steadily well beaten | 12/13 | ½ | 10-7 | 113 | 120C | 103C | Danny Mullins | 4/1J |
| 31 Jul 24+76d | Galway | Tote Where's Danny Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle | 7/19 | 1¾ | 10-4 | 113 | 86C | 119A | J J Slevin | 16/1 |
| 16 May 24+13d | Clonmel | Talbot Hotel Clonmel Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 1/16 | 11-7 | 102 | 80B | 129A | Danny Mullins | 10/3F | |
| 03 May 24+60d | Punchestown | Uniquely Novice Hurdle | 6/14 | hd | 10-5 | 101 | 72B | 112A | Conor Clarke | 100/1 |
| 04 Mar 24+15d | Leopardstown | QuinnBet Mares Handicap Hurdle | 7/12 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 103 | 102C | 99C | Danny Mullins | 9/2 |
| 18 Feb 24+35d | Punchestown | David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle | 5/12 | ½ | 11-8 | 104 | 115A | 113A | J J Slevin | 11/1 |
| 14 Jan 24+17d | Punchestown | Sky Bet Request A Bet Mares Handicap Hurdle | 5/11 | 6½ | 11-4 | 104 | — | 111A | Danny Mullins | 5/2F |
| 2023 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 23+32d | Limerick | Mayson Standing At Springfield House Stud, Knock, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Handicap Hurdle | PU/13 | — | 11-5 | 104 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 5/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+10d | Punchestown | Fox Valet Retirement Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 4/17 | 1½ | 11-2 | 103 | 157B | 118A | J J Slevin | 12/1 |
| 16 Nov 23+35d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Play 'Instant Spins' Daily Handicap Hurdle | 7/16 | 2¾ | 11-4 | 104 | 92B | 116A | Danny Mullins | 11/1 |
| 12 Oct 23+14d | Tramore | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | 8/14 | 1 | 11-7 | 104 | 106B | 109A | Danny Mullins | 11/2 |
| 28 Sep 23+140d | Clonmel | Clonmel Mares Handicap Hurdle | 8/10 | 1¼ | 11-11 | 105 | 82A | 110A | Danny Mullins | 11/2 |
| 11 May 23+130d | Clonmel | Talbot Hotel Clonmel Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 5/16 | nk | 11-2 | 104 | 72B | 117A | Conor Clarke | 25/1 |
| 01 Jan 23+13d | Tramore | David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle | 6/15 | 2¾ | 11-5 | — | 96B | 121A | Sean O'Keeffe | 20/1 |
| 2022 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 22+25d | Punchestown | Free Entry On Nye Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) | 6/7 | 33 | 10-11 | — | 92C | 104C | Danny Mullins | 80/1 |
| 24 Nov 22+25d | Thurles | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | 4/15 | 1 | 11-7 | — | — | 104B | Danny Mullins | 9/1 |
| 30 Oct 22+19d | Wexford | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/11 | 11-8 | — | 80A | 122A | Miss J Townend | 11/4J | |
| 11 Oct 22+150d | Punchestown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race | 5/14 | ½ | 11-8 | — | 67B | 111A | Miss J Townend | 7/1 |
| 14 May 22 | Wexford | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race | 3/12 | 2½ | 11-6 | — | 134A | 124A | Miss J Townend | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ballycashin won?
- Ballycashin (IRE) won 3 of 35 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.6%. Placed 9 times in total (25.7% of starts).
- Who trains Ballycashin?
- Ballycashin (IRE) is trained by Anthony Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 May 2026.
- Who is Ballycashin's sire?
- Ballycashin (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Midsummer Drama (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Ballycashin prefer?
- Ballycashin (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 15 starts (13.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ballycashin's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 14 May 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Ballycashin's sire's record?
- Flemensfirth (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 17,284 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Ballycashin's siblings?
- Out of Midsummer Drama (IRE), Ballycashin (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Minella Drama (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Minella Drama (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m5½f. As at Nov 2026.