Blacklough (IRE)
Blacklough (IRE) is 4 from 25. Hasn't won since Sep 2014. Last raced off 113, 22lb below the career-high mark.
- 4–25Wins / Runs
- 16%Strike rate
- 10 (40%)Placed
- +10.57£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 1.63Fair A/E n=25 · 1.32 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 106dAvg 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 92
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 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 3 | 92B | 52 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 96C | 94 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 52A | 36.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 6 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 5 figures from 6 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 14.4% of 12,129 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.8% from 125. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 7.9% from 203.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | −5.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 786 | 120 | 15.3% | +0.9 | — |
| Good | 4,055 | 595 | 14.7% | +0.3 | 2 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 2,134 | 316 | 14.8% | +0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 3,300 | 464 | 14.1% | −0.3 | 2 from 10 |
| Heavy | 1,684 | 246 | 14.6% | +0.2 | 0 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 125 | 6 | 4.8% | −9.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −14.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 28 | 0 | 0% | −14.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 203 | 16 | 7.9% | −6.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3,344 | 476 | 14.2% | −0.2 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4,314 | 651 | 15.1% | +0.7 | 3 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3,308 | 479 | 14.5% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 911 | 129 | 14.2% | −0.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 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 Banjo Girl (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Banjo Girl (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjo Girl (IRE) | 12 | 3 | 1m7½f–2m1½f | Class 3 |
| Grania O'malley (IRE) | 32 | 3 | 1m7½f–2m | Class 4 |
| Armchair Theatre (IRE) | 5 | 2 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Some Say (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 2m2f | — |
| Youhadmeathello (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Sleepy Hollow (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Tap The Odds (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 2 | 20% | +9.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 5 | 2 | 40% | +11.57 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 1 | 50% | +9.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.43 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 1 | 8% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 3 | 27% | +13.57 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Leigh | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.43 |
| Jonathan Burke | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Mr J W Hannon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cathal Landers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Patrick Corbett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A E Lynch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian O'Connell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew J McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Cawley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Damien Skehan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 4 | 19% | +14.57 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +1.57 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +22.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 14% | +5.00 |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 11% | −7.43 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 22 Apr 19+313d | Cork | Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase | 9/10 | nk | 10-11 | 113 | 96C | 99C | Mr J W Hannon | 14/1 |
| 2018 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Jun 18+19d | Punchestown | Download And Bet With The Ladbrokes App Handicap Chase | 7/10 | 10 | 10-7 | 113 | 21C | 90C | Jonathan Burke | 8/1 |
| 25 May 18+18d | Down Royal | Kaizen Brand Evolution Handicap Chase (0-123) | 3/9 | 6 | 11-3 | 113 | 92B | 117A | Jonathan Burke | 14/1 |
| 07 May 18+129d | Down Royal | Daily Mirror Handicap Chase | 8/11 | hd | 9-10 | 114 | 52A | 102A | Cathal Landers | 10/1 |
| 2017 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 17+144d | Leopardstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) | 15/19 | 9 | 11-5 | 116 | — | 104C | Patrick Corbett | 40/1 |
| 07 Aug 17+457d | Cork | Joe Walsh Memorial Hurdle | 7/9 | 17 | 11-0 | 129 | 65C | 105C | Sean Flanagan | 20/1 |
| 2016 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 May 16+34d | Wexford | Owenavarragh (Q.R.) Maiden | 4/10 | 4¾ | 11-2 | — | — | 63C | Mr Finian Maguire | 11/2 |
| 03 Apr 16+463d | Limerick | Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Handicap Hurdle | 4/7 | 11 | 11-1 | 130 | — | 113C | A E Lynch | 12/1 |
| 2014 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 14+27d | Limerick | Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-145) (Grade B) | 11/15 | 4¾ | 10-9 | 128 | — | 108C | Brian O'Connell | 8/1 |
| 30 Nov 14+56d | Fairyhouse | Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 6/13 | 7½ | 11-10 | 126 | — | 115A | Davy Russell | 50/1 |
| 05 Oct 14+15d | Tipperary | Like A Butterfly Novice Chase (Grade 3) | F/7 | — | 11-2 | 126 | — | — | Andrew J McNamara | 3/1 |
| 20 Sep 14+140d | Listowel | Allman Contracts Limited Beginners Chase | 1/7 | 11-12 | 126 | — | 123A | Barry Geraghty | 4/7F | |
| 03 May 14+13d | Punchestown | Setanta Sports Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 4/25 | 3 | 10-9 | 135 | — | 138A | Barry Geraghty | 9/1 |
| 20 Apr 14+70d | Cork | Easter Handicap Hurdle (0-140) (grade C) | 1/17 | 11-3 | 128 | — | 151A | Kevin Sexton | 7/1 | |
| 09 Feb 14+15d | Leopardstown | Download The New Paddy Power iPad App Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 2/15 | 4 | 11-0 | 126 | — | 138A | Barry Geraghty | 5/1 |
| 25 Jan 14+41d | Leopardstown | Boylesports.com Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle 0-150) (Grade B) | 5/24 | hd | 10-7 | 126 | — | 130A | Andrew Leigh | 16/1 |
| 2013 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 13+49d | Navan | Beauparc Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 2/16 | ¾ | 11-12 | 123 | — | 146A | Barry Geraghty | 10/1 |
| 27 Oct 13+38d | Galway | Sanserv Handicap Hurdle | 6/8 | 18 | 11-0 | 124 | — | 97C | Andrew Leigh | 7/2 |
| 19 Sep 13+186d | Listowel | Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (grade C) | 2/14 | 2¾ | 10-9 | 121 | — | 132A | Andrew Leigh | 12/1 |
| 17 Mar 13+24d | Wexford | St. Patrick's Day Rated Hurdle | 5/12 | ½ | 10-12 | 123 | — | 124A | Kevin Sexton | 10/1 |
| 21 Feb 13+56d | Clonmel | Munster Hurdle | 5/7 | 13 | 11-0 | 125 | — | 104B | Brian Cawley | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 12+33d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (grade 1) | 6/9 | 7½ | 11-7 | 125 | — | 111A | Andrew Leigh | 33/1 |
| 24 Nov 12+17d | Gowran Park | Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Novice Hurdle | 2/7 | 6 | 11-9 | — | — | 135A | Andrew Leigh | 4/1 |
| 07 Nov 12+178d | Fairyhouse | fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-9 | — | — | 123A | Andrew Leigh | 10/1 | |
| 13 May 12 | Killarney | Jim Ryan Racecourse Services (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/14 | 11-0 | — | — | 118A | Mr Damien Skehan | 14/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Blacklough won?
- Blacklough (IRE) won 4 of 25 archived starts between 2012 and 2019, a strike rate of 16%. Placed 10 times in total (40% of starts).
- Who trained Blacklough?
- Blacklough (IRE) was trained by David Harry Kelly on the most recent run on record, at Cork on 22 April 2019.
- Who is Blacklough's sire?
- Blacklough (IRE) is by King's Theatre (IRE) out of Oh Susannah (FR), whose sire is Turgeon.
- What going does Blacklough prefer?
- Blacklough (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Blacklough's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 113, from the run on 22 April 2019. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Blacklough's sire's record?
- King's Theatre (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.4% of 12,129 runs since Jan 2008 (746 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.8% from 125. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 7.9% from 203.
- Who are Blacklough's siblings?
- Out of Oh Susannah (FR), Blacklough (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Banjo Girl (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Banjo Girl (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m2f. As at Oct 2026.