Horse profile
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE)
by Beneficial (GB) out of Ath Dara (GB) (Duky)
39 runs · 16 courses · from Jul 2009
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 6 Feb 2016 — 3,923 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Feb 2016
2 wins · Fairyhouse & Killarney
Last raced off OR 109
KTB Profile
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) is 2 from 39. Hasn't won since Feb 2010. Last raced off 109, 36lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 39 archived runs · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 36lb off peak
- 2–39Wins / Runs
- 5.1%Strike rate
- 9 (23.1%)Placed
- −30.00£1 level staken=39 at SP
- 0.73Fair A/E n=39 · 0.57 incl. margin
- 145Highest OR
- 30dBetween runs (median)longest 253 d
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 rating109↓ 36lb off peak
109
109–145
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Beneficial (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 17,045 runs since Jan 2008 (1,155 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 66 | 5 | 7.6% | −2.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 939 | 107 | 11.4% | +1 | — |
| Good | 5,296 | 549 | 10.4% | 0 | 0 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 2,467 | 267 | 10.8% | +0.4 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 5,057 | 519 | 10.3% | −0.1 | 1 from 14 |
| Heavy | 3,159 | 328 | 10.4% | 0 | 0 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 61 | 6 | 9.8% | −0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 64 | 5 | 7.8% | −2.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,890 | 502 | 10.3% | −0.1 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,355 | 661 | 10.4% | 0 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4,702 | 522 | 11.1% | +0.7 | 1 from 18 |
| Over 3m | 1,022 | 90 | 8.8% | −1.6 | 0 from 12 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Ath Dara (GB) (Duky)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Makemtakeit (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m4f–3m1f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makemtakeit (IRE) | 30 | 3 | 2m4f–3m1f | — |
| Little Sport (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 1 | 7% | −10.00 |
| Good | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Heavy | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 18 | 1 | 6% | −14.00 |
| Over 3m | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Ferris | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| A E Lynch | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Davy Russell | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Miss E A Lalor | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Davy Condon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Robbie McNamara | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ms N Carberry | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Declan Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D G Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brendan Powell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| John Cullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J T McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 31 | 2 | 6% | −22.00 |
| Visor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 29 | 1 | 3% | −25.00 |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 06 Feb 16+237d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Inn Hunters Chase | PU/11 | — | 11-11 | 109 | — | Declan Queally | 50/1 |
| 2015 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Jun 15+45d | Downpatrick | Its Summer Time Handicap Chase (0-109) | 13/14 | 49 | 11-12 | 109 | 111C | A E Lynch | 16/1 |
| 30 Apr 15+125d | Punchestown | FBD Cross Country Chase For The La Touche Cup | REF/14 | — | 11-2 | 115 | — | Miss E A Lalor | 33/1 |
| 2014 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 14+125d | Down Royal | Silks At downroyal Hunters Chase | 11/16 | 2¾ | 11-2 | 115 | 109C | Miss E A Lalor | 16/1 |
| 23 Aug 14+124d | Killarney | At The Races Handicap Chase (grade C) | 14/15 | 54 | 9-12 | 118 | 95C | D G Hogan | 28/1 |
| 21 Apr 14+15d | Fairyhouse | Bill Cullen Premier Cars Handicap Chase (0-135) | 11/22 | 2 | 11-3 | 123 | 112C | Martin Ferris | 20/1 |
| 06 Apr 14+36d | Fairyhouse | Boylesports Handicap Chase | 5/19 | 8 | 11-0 | 123 | 124A | Martin Ferris | 25/1 |
| 01 Mar 14+105d | Navan | Newgrange Veterans Handicap Chase | PU/11 | — | 11-9 | 128 | — | Davy Russell | 8/1 |
| 2013 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Nov 13+16d | Cheltenham | Murphy Group Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 11/13 | 15 | 10-0 | 132 | 101C | Brendan Powell | 33/1 |
| 31 Oct 13+12d | Clonmel | Wilderness Chase | 3/4 | 2½ | 11-12 | 130 | 121B | Martin Ferris | 12/1 |
| 19 Oct 13+16d | Cheltenham | Showcase Trophy (Handicap Chase) | 11/16 | 16 | 10-5 | 124 | 102C | Martin Ferris | 14/1 |
| 03 Oct 13+13d | Clonmel | www.clonmelraces.ie Novice Hurdle | 4/7 | 2¾ | 11-5 | 135 | 104A | Martin Ferris | 7/2 |
| 20 Sep 13+82d | Listowel | John Fletcher Memorial Novice Hurdle | 3/8 | 4 | 11-0 | 135 | 120A | Martin Ferris | 16/1 |
| 30 Jun 13+64d | Uttoxeter | John Smith's Summer Cup (Listed Handicap Chase) | 10/18 | 10 | 10-2 | 127 | 101C | Paddy Brennan | 9/1 |
| 27 Apr 13+21d | Sandown | bet365 Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | 14/19 | 15 | 11-0 | 137 | 113C | Martin Ferris | 16/1 |
| 06 Apr 13+23d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | PU/40 | — | 10-6 | 140 | — | Martin Ferris | 66/1 |
| 14 Mar 13+15d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) | 5/24 | 6 | 11-10 | 140 | 130A | Mr B O'Neill | 20/1 |
| 27 Feb 13+62d | Fairyhouse | Visit fairyhouse.ie For Special Offers Hurdle | 4/5 | 16 | 11-5 | 135 | 100B | A E Lynch | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 12+13d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (0-145) (Grade B Handicap) | PU/28 | — | 11-7 | 142 | — | Robbie McNamara | 33/1 |
| 14 Dec 12+14d | Cheltenham | Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/8 | — | 10-11 | 145 | — | A E Lynch | 6/1 |
| 30 Nov 12+13d | Thurles | Rock Of Cashel Hurdle | 3/11 | 4¾ | 11-0 | 135 | 129A | A E Lynch | 12/1 |
| 17 Nov 12+217d | Punchestown | Punchestown Annual Membership From 95 Hurdle | 6/6 | 28 | 10-10 | 135 | 104C | A E Lynch | 16/1 |
| 14 Apr 12+30d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | UR/40 | — | 10-3 | 140 | — | Davy Condon | 25/1 |
| 15 Mar 12+29d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) | 2/23 | 4½ | 11-9 | 140 | 142A | Robbie McNamara | 9/1 |
| 15 Feb 12+50d | Fairyhouse | Easter Festival 8th-10th April Novice Hurdle | 2/4 | 4½ | 11-6 | 135 | 127B | Davy Condon | 25/1 |
| 2011 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 11+16d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (0-145) (Grade B Handicap) | F/26 | — | 11-7 | 141 | — | Robbie Power | 14/1 |
| 11 Dec 11+35d | Cork | Hilly Way Chase (grade 2) | 3/5 | 6 | 11-4 | 141 | 107C | Davy Condon | 9/1 |
| 06 Nov 11+211d | Cork | Dial-a-bet 1800 721 821 E.B.F. Novice Hurdle (grade 3) | 6/6 | 57 | 11-0 | 135 | 103C | A E Lynch | 7/1 |
| 09 Apr 11+101d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) | F/40 | — | 10-8 | 144 | — | Davy Russell | 16/1 |
| 2010 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Dec 10+34d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (0-145) (Grade B) | 2/28 | 2½ | 11-0 | 135 | 142A | Ms N Carberry | 9/1 |
| 25 Nov 10+253d | Thurles | Rock Of Cashel Hurdle | 4/6 | 18 | 11-0 | — | 101B | Davy Russell | 6/1 |
| 17 Mar 10+25d | Cheltenham | 140th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase) | 2/18 | 2¼ | 11-6 | 136 | 139A | Ms N Carberry | 13/2 |
| 20 Feb 10+10d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | 1/16 | 11-12 | 135 | 141A | Davy Russell | 3/1J | |
| 10 Feb 10+14d | Fairyhouse | P2P Weekly In The Irish Racing Post On Wednesday Novice Chase | 2/8 | 9 | 11-4 | — | 129A | Paul Carberry | 5/1 |
| 27 Jan 10+73d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Beginners Chase | 2/9 | shd | 11-12 | — | 138A | Davy Russell | 5/1 |
| 2009 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Nov 09+11d | Cork | paddypower.com E.B.F. Beginners Chase | 4/15 | 16 | 11-12 | 135 | 111A | John Cullen | 8/1 |
| 04 Nov 09+94d | Fairyhouse | Course Signage Beginners Chase | F/16 | — | 11-12 | — | — | Barry Geraghty | 6/1 |
| 02 Aug 09+18d | Galway | Fr. Breen Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race | 5/13 | 7 | 12-0 | — | 122A | Mr J T McNamara | 8/1 |
| 15 Jul 09 | Killarney | O'keeffe's Marquee Hire Rathmore Ladies Flat Race | 1/18 | 11-9 | — | 120A | Miss E A Lalor | 4/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Becauseicouldntsee won?
- Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) won 2 of 39 archived starts between 2009 and 2016, a strike rate of 5.1%. Placed 9 times in total (23.1% of starts).
- Who trained Becauseicouldntsee?
- Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) was trained by N F Glynn on the most recent run on record, at Leopardstown on 6 February 2016.
- Who is Becauseicouldntsee's sire?
- Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) is by Beneficial (GB) out of Ath Dara (GB), whose sire is Duky.
- What going does Becauseicouldntsee prefer?
- Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Becauseicouldntsee's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 109, from the run on 6 February 2016. The highest on record is 145.
- What is Becauseicouldntsee's sire's record?
- Beneficial (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.4% of 17,045 runs since Jan 2008 (1,155 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Becauseicouldntsee's siblings?
- Out of Ath Dara (GB), Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Makemtakeit (IRE) (3). The wins came over 2m4f–3m1f. As at Nov 2026.