Barra Rua (IRE)
Barra Rua is a mare who has won two of her 10 starts on turf, both at Tramore on soft ground. She won the Copper Coast Flat Race over 1m5f – 2m in Oct 2025 and the New Years Day Discount Tickets Online Mares Maiden Hurdle over 2m5f – 3m in Nov 2025. She has six places from 10 runs overall and acts when held up. Her last run, at Doncaster in Feb 2026, was off an official rating of 119, which was her career-high mark.
- 2–10Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 6 (60%)Placed
- −2.25£1 level staken=10 at SP
- 1.22Fair A/E n=10 · 1.02 incl. margin
- 119Highest OR
- 31dAvg 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 108
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 3 | 108B | 107 | 3 runs · 108 / 107 |
| Soft | 2 | 106A | 94.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 110A | 93 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 108B | 107 | 3 runs · 108 / 107 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 110A | 96.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 106A | 91 | — |
Of 10 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 7 figures from 10 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 since May 2025
- Prominent 6 (60%) · 0 wins
- Led 4 (40%) · 2 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 7,691 runs since Jan 2008 (755 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | +1.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 817 | 91 | 11.1% | −0.6 | — |
| Good | 1,992 | 237 | 11.9% | +0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,094 | 131 | 12% | +0.3 | — |
| Soft | 1,490 | 198 | 13.3% | +1.6 | 2 from 4 |
| Heavy | 554 | 58 | 10.5% | −1.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,729 | 183 | 10.6% | −1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 26 | 1 | 3.8% | −7.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 713 | 66 | 9.3% | −2.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,608 | 179 | 11.1% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,879 | 349 | 12.1% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,670 | 218 | 13.1% | +1.4 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 595 | 63 | 10.6% | −1.1 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 171 | 20 | 11.7% | 0 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | +2.1 | — |
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
7 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Coney Island (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (Coney Island (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Island (IRE) | 16 | 4 | 2m–3m | Grade 1 |
| Christmas Jumper (IRE) | 12 | 2 | 2m4f–2m4½f | — |
| Seaton Carew (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Kingston Kid (IRE) | 30 | 1 | 2m5f | — |
| Give Me A Minute (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Courtmac Gesture (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Belper (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.75 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 2 | 2 | 100% | +5.75 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.25 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donagh Meyler | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ricky Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss M O'Sullivan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Miss Charlotte Butler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | −0.25 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.25 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Flat | 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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Feb 26+26d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet A Good Bet Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Settled in behind the pace - went wide from the 4th - urged forward after the third-last - faded and eased before the second-last | PU/8 | — | 11-0 | 119 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 18/5 |
| 02 Feb 26+38d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Sat close to the pace - third at halfway then unable to gain ground when asked early in the straight - held no finishing kick from the last stages home | 4/21 | 1¼ | 10-3 | 119 | 108B | 125A | Sean Bowen | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+19d | Limerick | Defender Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Shared front spot in a even gallop and a shade fresh - stumbled and lost place at the 5th - third when blundering the 6th - slipped to the back and driven on after 3 out - modest 4th at the 2 out marker - stumbled at the last and unable to find more - finished 4th | 4/5 | 10 | 10-10 | 119 | 64C | 113B | Sean O'Keeffe | 8/1 |
| 07 Dec 25+12d | Cork | Joe Buckley Construction Stayers Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Up with the pace and went in front before the 3rd - stumbled 3 out and lost the advantage soon after - unable to get near the winner and stumbled again approaching the last then found nothing back on the run-in to finish third | 3/5 | ½ | 10-7 | — | 107C | 123B | Ricky Doyle | 17/2 |
| 25 Nov 25+23d | Tramore | New Years Day Discount Tickets Online Mares Maiden Hurdle Sent clear early - small error three out - challenged approaching final two furlongs - driven and headed at one and a half out - moved back in front a furlong out - stayed on well to the line | 1/8 | 11-7 | — | — | 130A | Donagh Meyler | 11/4 | |
| 02 Nov 25+24d | Cork | Paddy Power 'Did You Watch The Breeders Cup At All' Mares Maiden Hurdle Sat behind front group early - third turning halfway - moved into command starting the straight - driven and lost the advantage after three out - couldn't quicken again at the following fence - slipped back to third before the last and held on for a steady finish | 3/15 | 4½ | 11-7 | — | 83B | 123A | Donagh Meyler | 11/1 |
| 09 Oct 25+63d | Tramore | Copper Coast (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race Set a modest early gallop out front - lost the front spot at halfway and settled second - pushed along with 2f remaining - unable to make ground a furlong out - rallied inside the final furlong to fight back and edged clear in the closing strides for the win | 1/8 | 11-2 | — | 106A | 115A | Miss M O'Sullivan | 3/1 | |
| 07 Aug 25+31d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race Sat behind the front pack wide - moved up to share the front spot 4f out - shaken up and lost the advantage 2f out then slipped to 3rd approaching the final furlong - held on at that level to finish third | 3/9 | 12 | 11-11 | — | 110A | 116A | Mr J L Gleeson | 5/2 |
| 07 Jul 25+39d | Roscommon | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race Sat close to the front group early - 4th at halfway - into 5th and driven on turning in - squeezed for space over 2f out then stayed on at one speed late to finish 4th | 4/9 | 2½ | 11-4 | — | — | 65B | Miss Charlotte Butler | 10/3F |
| 29 May 25 | Limerick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race Set the pace early - driven and under pressure 2f out before being overtaken - kept going strongly late to finish second | 2/10 | 3¾ | 11-11 | — | 76A | 121A | Mr J L Gleeson | 2/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Barra Rua won?
- Barra Rua (IRE) won 2 of 10 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 6 times in total (60% of starts).
- Who trains Barra Rua?
- Barra Rua (IRE) is trained by Emmet Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 February 2026.
- Who is Barra Rua's sire?
- Barra Rua (IRE) is by Camelot (GB) out of Millys Gesture (IRE), whose sire is Milan.
- What going does Barra Rua prefer?
- Barra Rua (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Barra Rua's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 119, from the run on 28 February 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Barra Rua's sire's record?
- Camelot (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 7,691 runs since Jan 2008 (755 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Barra Rua's siblings?
- Out of Millys Gesture (IRE), Barra Rua (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Coney Island (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (Coney Island (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.