Horse profile
Black Bamboo (IRE)
by Fame And Glory (GB) out of Andreas Pride (IRE) (Croco Rouge)
24 runs · 14 courses · from Apr 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Cork & Limerick
Last run 20 Aug 2026 · 10th of 10
Last raced off OR 117
KTB Profile
Black Bamboo is 2 from 24 on turf with both wins on soft ground. He won the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle at Cork over 2m1f – 2m4f in Oct 2023 and an Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race at Limerick over 1m5f – 2m in Feb 2022. Each win came on a first visit to the course. Typically held up, he finished 10 of 10 at Killarney in Aug 2026 when last raced off 117, 11lb below his highest ever mark of 128.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs since Dec 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 2–24Wins / Runs
- 8.3%Strike rate
- 7 (29.2%)Placed
- −19.31£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.66Fair A/E n=24 · 0.53 incl. margin
- 128Highest OR
- 84dAvg 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 rating117↓ 11lb off peak
117
117–128
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 122B | 97 | 2 runs · 65 / 64.5 |
| Good | 4 | 131A | 101 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 114B | 97.5 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 105C | 102 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 122B | 97 | 3 runs · 99 / 65 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 131A | 104.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 128C | 94.5 | 1 run · — |
Of 24 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 23 figures from 24 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 Dec 2024
- Held up 5 (50%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (30%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,206 runs since Jan 2008 (504 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 48 | 9 | 18.8% | +6.3 | — |
| Good | 1,836 | 248 | 13.5% | +1 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,346 | 156 | 11.6% | −0.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 2,097 | 255 | 12.2% | −0.3 | 2 from 14 |
| Heavy | 845 | 105 | 12.4% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −9.4 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −9.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,813 | 225 | 12.4% | −0.1 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,336 | 305 | 13.1% | +0.6 | 1 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,667 | 210 | 12.6% | +0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 344 | 34 | 9.9% | −2.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Andreas Pride (IRE) (Croco Rouge)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Magnor Glory (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Magnor Glory (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnor Glory (IRE) | 27 | 5 | 2m–2m4f | Class 1 |
| Spectre One (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Light Her Up (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Imjoleen (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 2 | 14% | −9.31 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.44 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −9.56 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Flanagan | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.56 |
| Mr A T Feeney | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Ricky Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Harney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel King | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 2 | 10% | −16.31 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.56 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 1 | 6% | −14.56 |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 20 Aug 26+214d | Killarney (IRE) | GMIB Handicap Hurdle Towards the back throughout - off the pace from the outset and struggling by halfway - fell away sharply after 4 out - near calamitous error at the following fence - well behind at the finish | 10/10 | 53 | 10-12 | 117 | 55C | 105C | Donagh Meyler | 18/1 |
| 18 Jan 26+35d | Thurles | Most Stylish Racegoers Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack - driven approaching 3 out - made no impression in straight - well held at finish | 9/13 | hd | 11-6 | 120 | 64B | 115A | Ricky Doyle | 33/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Dec 25+15d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle Sloppy over the opening obstacle - held up towards the back throughout - stumbled 3 out then pushed along with no headway made | 17/19 | 1¾ | 12-1 | 123 | 99B | 114A | Ricky Doyle | 33/1 |
| 29 Nov 25+201d | Fairyhouse | Summerhill Meath Senior Football Champions 2025 Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - down in 14th approaching 4 out with nothing in hand - dropped away before 2 out to finish well beaten | 13/20 | 4¾ | 11-7 | 125 | 65C | 115C | Sean Flanagan | 25/1 |
| 12 May 25+10d | Killarney | Killarney Oaks Hotel Handicap Hurdle Sat close up early - 4th at halfway - pushed along and dropped back after 4 out - fair 4th 2 out with a small error - stayed on same speed but stumbled at the last | 4/10 | 9½ | 11-3 | 127 | 111B | 125A | Tom Harney | 11/2 |
| 02 May 25+41d | Punchestown | QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) Held a midfield berth early - stumbled at the first and again second - blundered six out and slipped towards the back - hit the deck four out with nothing left to find - finished on unchanged effort in 10th | 10/18 | 1¾ | 10-6 | 123 | 54C | 106C | Sean Flanagan | 10/1 |
| 22 Mar 25+19d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase Final (Listed) Settled with the pack early - up in 4th after the 8th before slipping backwards 4 out - faded from 3 out home | 8/14 | nk | 11-3 | 125 | 101C | 108C | Sean Flanagan | 9/1 |
| 03 Mar 25+39d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Sat handy behind the front group - blundered at the 6th - pushed along in 5th two out - bumped and promoted to 4th at the last - shared second briefly but couldn't threaten the winner in the final furlong - held for 3rd near the line | 3/7 | ½ | 11-12 | 125 | 97A | 122B | Sean Flanagan | 10/3 |
| 23 Jan 25+26d | Gowran Park | Daly Farrell Accountants Beginners Chase Held up towards the back - made no headway from 4 out - well held at the finish | 8/14 | ¾ | 11-12 | — | 105C | 119C | Sean Flanagan | 50/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 24+162d | Leopardstown | Ballymaloe Relish Rising Stars Beginners Chase Settled towards the back - improved position on the inside two out - pressed for effort but made no headway before fading before the last | 7/7 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 60B | 117A | Sean Flanagan | 18/1 |
| 19 Jul 24+79d | Killarney | Lee Strand Handicap Hurdle | 2/10 | nk | 11-1 | 127 | 131A | 139A | Danny Gilligan | 85/40F |
| 01 May 24+18d | Punchestown | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final | 3/17 | 1¼ | 11-1 | 123 | 101B | 131A | Danny Gilligan | 11/2 |
| 13 Apr 24+31d | Aintree | William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 6/21 | 3¾ | 10-10 | 128 | 114B | 126A | Sean Flanagan | 9/1 |
| 13 Mar 24+39d | Cheltenham | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 6/21 | 1½ | 10-9 | 128 | 110B | 126A | Sean Flanagan | 14/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+39d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) | 6/22 | ½ | 10-7 | 121 | 94B | 121A | Daniel King | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+72d | Leopardstown | Careers At dornangroup.com Novice Handicap Hurdle | 6/23 | hd | 11-12 | 121 | 102B | 138A | Michael O'Sullivan | 13/2 |
| 15 Oct 23+51d | Cork | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-10 | 121 | 122B | 138A | Michael O'Sullivan | 4/9F | |
| 25 Aug 23+23d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle | 5/6 | nse | 11-0 | — | 108A | 122B | Michael O'Sullivan | 9/4 |
| 02 Aug 23+13d | Galway | Win 1,000 Tote Fantasy Galway Bonus Maiden Hurdle | 3/16 | 2¾ | 11-12 | — | 94C | 126A | Michael O'Sullivan | 9/1 |
| 20 Jul 23+206d | Killarney | Kelly Brothers Farm Modernisation Maiden Hurdle | 2/15 | 4¾ | 11-12 | — | 74B | 131A | Michael O'Sullivan | 7/2 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 22+43d | Down Royal | Connolly's Red Mills Irish Ebf Auction Maiden Hurdle | 3/7 | ½ | 11-1 | — | 71C | 115A | Mr A T Feeney | 9/4 |
| 13 Nov 22+285d | Cheltenham | Autism In Racing At Cheltenham Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) | 8/13 | 1¼ | 11-2 | — | 128C | 114A | Mr A T Feeney | 13/2 |
| 01 Feb 22+280d | Limerick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/11 | 11-5 | — | — | 94A | Mr A T Feeney | 9/4 | |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 27 Apr 21 | Punchestown | Irish Field - We Are All About The Horse Flat Race | 3/22 | ½ | 11-2 | — | 87B | 135A | Mr A T Feeney | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Black Bamboo won?
- Black Bamboo (IRE) won 2 of 24 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.3%. Placed 7 times in total (29.2% of starts).
- Who trains Black Bamboo?
- Black Bamboo (IRE) is trained by John Joseph Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 20 August 2026.
- Who is Black Bamboo's sire?
- Black Bamboo (IRE) is by Fame And Glory (GB) out of Andreas Pride (IRE), whose sire is Croco Rouge.
- What going does Black Bamboo prefer?
- Black Bamboo (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 14 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Black Bamboo's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 20 August 2026. The highest on record is 128.
- What is Black Bamboo's sire's record?
- Fame And Glory (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,206 runs since Jan 2008 (504 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Black Bamboo's siblings?
- Out of Andreas Pride (IRE), Black Bamboo (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Magnor Glory (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Magnor Glory (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.