Horse profile
Big Dispute (IRE)
by French Navy (GB) out of Katies Crown (IRE) (Royal Abjar)
16 runs · 11 courses · from May 2023
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Killarney
Last run 3 Aug 2026 · 11th of 11
Last raced off OR 66
KTB Profile
Big Dispute is a gelding who has won one of 16 starts on turf. His sole success came at Killarney in May 2023 in the Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Flat Race over 2m1f – 2m4f on good to soft. He has raced six times over 2m1f – 2m4f for that one win and has never scored on good or soft. He finished 11 of 11 at Naas in Aug 2026 when last raced off OR 66, 38lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 38lb off peak
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 5 (31.3%)Placed
- −1.00£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.79Fair A/E n=16 · 0.66 incl. margin
- 104Highest OR
- 25dBetween runs (median)longest 287 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 rating66↓ 38lb off peak
66
66–104
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 126
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 2 | 126A | 91 | 2 runs · 126 / 91 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 126A | 98 | 3 runs · 126 / 98 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 144C | 92 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 3 | 108A | 107 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 75B | 70 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 108A | 92 | 2 runs · 108 / 91.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 144C | 79 | 1 run · — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 16 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 13 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Held up 6 (46%) · 0 wins
- Led 4 (31%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (15%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 774 runs since Mar 2019 (68 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −10.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 43 | 5 | 11.6% | +1.3 | — |
| Good | 189 | 17 | 9% | −1.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 124 | 15 | 12.1% | +1.8 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 178 | 17 | 9.6% | −0.7 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 58 | 7 | 12.1% | +1.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 181 | 19 | 10.5% | +0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | −5.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 98 | 4 | 4.1% | −6.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 144 | 12 | 8.3% | −2 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 208 | 24 | 11.5% | +1.2 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 187 | 22 | 11.8% | +1.5 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 93 | 13 | 14% | +3.7 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 17 | 3 | 17.6% | +7.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +6.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2019 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Katies Crown (IRE) (Royal Abjar)
6 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them The Nutcracker (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f; the highest grade won is Class 6 (Last Garrison (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nutcracker (IRE) | 35 | 3 | 1m2f–2m½f | — |
| Last Garrison (IRE) | 36 | 3 | 1m2½f–1m4f | Class 6 |
| Hyden (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
| Blackyellowred (IRE) | 20 | 0 | — | — |
| Grove Gold (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Upweitjack (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +11.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Enright | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Rory Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alan O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Treacy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Flat | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| NH 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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Aug 26+27d | Naas (IRE) | Watch All Racing Live At Matchbook Handicap Sluggish break - stayed towards the back of the field - pushed along with no headway entering straight - unable to find more late - beaten well over 12 lengths in 11th | 11/11 | 4½ | 9-0 | 66 | 126A | 48A | Robbie Colgan | 80/1 |
| 07 Jul 26+15d | Tramore | Waterford Castle And Resort Style Evening August 15th Maiden In the pack - travelling wide and keenly - 7th at halfway - driven over 2f out - found nothing more and faded fast over 1f out well beaten at the finish | 10/10 | 3 | 9-9 | — | 56C | 50C | Rory Cleary | 3/1 |
| 22 Jun 26+23d | Ballinrobe | Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden Slow to break - settled at the back of the field - still last at halfway - lost touch inside final 2f and beaten off | 9/10 | 4¾ | 9-9 | — | 54C | 61C | Robbie Colgan | 14/1 |
| 30 May 26+20d | Listowel | Insurance Wise Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - improved into contention entering the straight - stumbled in 4th two out and driven with no real advance made - stayed on same gear to finish 4th | 4/13 | 2¾ | 10-5 | 104 | 75B | 114A | Alan O'Sullivan | 8/1 |
| 10 May 26+16d | Cork | Sean Murphy Plant Hire Ltd. Rated Novice Hurdle Set the early running - urged on approaching 3 out then faded into third before the final fence - stayed on at one gallop from the last | 3/8 | 1¼ | 10-13 | 104 | 108A | 111A | Sean Flanagan | 5/2F |
| 24 Apr 26+169d | Cork | Social Packs From Just 30 Euros Maiden Settled towards the back of the pack early - still down in 7th with 4f left - driven approaching 2f out - up to 5th but unable to threaten inside the final furlong and finished with nothing more to offer | 6/16 | 3 | 10-7 | — | 98C | 78A | Robbie Colgan | 28/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 25+25d | Clonmel | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Set the pace early - driven and lost the advantage before 2 out with a small error at the last - couldn't threaten the winner and eased back to finish 3rd | 3/9 | ¾ | 11-8 | 104 | 114A | 124A | Phillip Enright | 8/1 |
| 12 Oct 25+153d | Cork | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Set the pace and opened a big gap early - margin narrowed from four out and driven out after the following fence - lost fluency two out and needed urging - overtaken before the last and stumbled slightly on touchdown - had nothing left and slipped to third on the run-in | 3/8 | 2¾ | 11-1 | 102 | 107A | 109A | Michael Kenneally | 9/2 |
| 12 May 25+88d | Killarney | Kelly Bros Maiden Hurdle Shared front spot early - went clear soon after - small error four out - challenged three out then chased hard and driven approaching last - overtaken by a whisker near the finish - battled on to the line - edged out at the death | 2/15 | ¾ | 11-12 | 93 | 92B | 135A | Phillip Enright | 22/1 |
| 13 Feb 25+25d | Clonmel | Minorstown Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Blundered at the opening fence - held a handy position through the pack - pushed along and unable to quicken turning for home - well held at the finish | 12/14 | 3¾ | 11-9 | 95 | 76C | 87C | Phillip Enright | 28/1 |
| 19 Jan 25+22d | Thurles | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Held up towards the back - jumped awkwardly 6th - moved into contention wide before edging up to 2nd approaching the straight - slipped to 5th two out and driven with nothing more left approaching the final fence | 6/7 | 4½ | 11-10 | — | 54A | 94B | Phillip Enright | 20/1 |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+20d | Limerick | Keith Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle Held up at the back - unable to make an impression - well held throughout | 14/17 | 2 | 11-12 | — | 79C | 100C | Ryan Treacy | 50/1 |
| 08 Dec 24+207d | Cork | Bar One Racing 'Guaranteed Multiples All Shops' Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - 8th at halfway then up to 6th turning for home - couldn't find more nearing two out - well held at the finish | 8/20 | 3¼ | 11-12 | — | 144C | 100C | Phillip Enright | 80/1 |
| 15 May 24+80d | Tipperary | Racing Again May 28th (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 10/12 | nk | 12-0 | — | 65B | 110A | Mr Finian Maguire | 14/1 |
| 25 Feb 24+287d | Naas | Download The BetVictor App (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 5/5 | 23 | 11-11 | — | — | 69C | Mr P W Mullins | 9/2 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 14 May 23 | Killarney | Jim Ryan Racecourse Services (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/15 | 11-10 | — | — | 79B | Mr Finian Maguire | 14/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Big Dispute won?
- Big Dispute (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 5 times in total (31.3% of starts).
- Who trains Big Dispute?
- Big Dispute (IRE) is trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 3 August 2026.
- Who is Big Dispute's sire?
- Big Dispute (IRE) is by French Navy (GB) out of Katies Crown (IRE), whose sire is Royal Abjar.
- What going does Big Dispute prefer?
- Big Dispute (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 4 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 Big Dispute's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 66, from the run on 3 August 2026. The highest on record is 104.
- What is Big Dispute's sire's record?
- French Navy (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.3% of 774 runs since Mar 2019 (68 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Big Dispute's siblings?
- Out of Katies Crown (IRE), Big Dispute (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: The Nutcracker (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 6 (Last Garrison (IRE)). The wins came over 1m2f–2m½f. As at Nov 2026.