Horse profile
Boyne Valley (IRE)
by Churchill (IRE) out of Always Special (IRE) (Fastnet Rock)
23 runs · 14 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Navan
Off 274 days · 12th of 13
Last raced off OR 59
KTB Profile
Boyne Valley is a filly who has won one of 23 starts. The win came in a handicap at Navan in Oct 2025 over 1m2f – 1m4f on soft ground. She has raced 18 times on turf for that sole success and five times on all-weather without a win. Her last run, at Dundalk (AW) in Jan 2026, saw her finish 12 of 13 off an official rating of 59, which was 15lb below her highest ever mark.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on turf, 0 on AW
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 1–23Wins / Runs
- 4.3%Strike rate
- 6 (26.1%)Placed
- −4.00£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=23 · 0.78 incl. margin
- 74Highest OR
- 29dAvg 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 rating59↓ 15lb off peak
59
55–74
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 98
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 95C | 73 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 98A | 81 | 5 · 98 / 81 |
| Soft | 5 | 101C | 75 | — |
| Heavy | 4 | 76C | 74 | 2 · 76 / 76 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 88A | 84.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 101C | 76 | 6 · 98 / 76 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 95B | 88 | 1 · — |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 76C | 70 | — |
| Under 6f | 3 | 88A | 56 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 23 figures from 23 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
- Held up 7 (54%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 5 (38%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,774 runs since Jan 2008 (458 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 644 | 79 | 12.3% | +1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 1,374 | 165 | 12% | +1 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 531 | 51 | 9.6% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 701 | 62 | 8.8% | −2.2 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 224 | 19 | 8.5% | −2.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,291 | 150 | 11.6% | +0.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 146 | 17 | 11.6% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,291 | 145 | 11.2% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,114 | 118 | 10.6% | −0.4 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,295 | 138 | 10.7% | −0.3 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 643 | 80 | 12.4% | +1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 242 | 28 | 11.6% | +0.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −8.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Always Special (IRE) (Fastnet Rock)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Of Destiny (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +14.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Curragh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +17.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | +10.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Joyce | 17 | 1 | 6% | +2.00 |
| Terry Casey | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Robert Whearty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Powell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Tongue tie | 10 | 1 | 10% | +9.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 | 6% | +2.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26+7d | Dundalk (AW) | View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Sat close to the pace early - asked for effort turning into the straight - dropped away up the run-in to finish 12th | 12/13 | 10 | 9-9 | 59 | 65C | 49C | Wesley Joyce | 9/1 |
| 09 Jan 26+30d | Dundalk (AW) | New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Settled midfield early - pushed along after halfway with little response into the closing stages - stayed on at same effort late to finish sixth beaten 7¾ lengths | 6/14 | 2¼ | 9-9 | 60 | 95B | 72A | Terry Casey | 10/1 |
| 10 Dec 25+5d | Dundalk (AW) | Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Sat handy behind front group - 6th at halfway - asked for effort 2f out - found space to move up into 2nd early in the last furlong - stayed on to the line but couldn't get past winner | 2/12 | ½ | 9-10 | 60 | 98A | 85A | Wesley Joyce | 15/2 |
| 05 Dec 25+23d | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Settled around midfield - pushed along in 7th with 2f left before being hampered a furlong and a half out - unable to threaten leaders late finished 8th | 8/14 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 60 | 81B | 68A | Wesley Joyce | 25/1 |
| 12 Nov 25+22d | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap Settled in midfield - 7th at halfway then asked for effort in the straight - stayed on at one speed to finish 6th | 6/14 | 1¼ | 8-8 | 61 | 71B | 57A | Terry Casey | 25/1 |
| 21 Oct 25+2d | Curragh | Final Furlong Podcast With 1xbet.ie Handicap Held up in the pack near the rail - urged forward from 3f out and driven approaching the final furlong - stayed on at one level to finish eighth | 8/25 | nk | 8-12 | 61 | 76C | 71A | Wesley Joyce | 25/1 |
| 19 Oct 25+11d | Leopardstown | Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale Now Handicap Held up towards the back - driven to make ground into the straight and up to 5th with 1 1/2f left - unable to threaten further and well held at the finish | 6/18 | 2¼ | 8-5 | 61 | 76C | 56A | Wesley Joyce | 14/1 |
| 08 Oct 25+18d | Navan | Racing Again 22nd October Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Settled towards the back early - moved into contention approaching the straight - fourth two furlongs out then shifted right - pushed along to hit the front early in the last furlong - stayed on strongly and slowed up near the line to win | 1/17 | 9-6 | 55 | 101C | 80A | Wesley Joyce | 18/1 | |
| 20 Sep 25+9d | Gowran Park | BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Held up in the pack early - urged forward turning for home - one-paced through the final furlong to finish 8th | 8/13 | 1½ | 9-5 | 56 | 72C | 64A | Wesley Joyce | 14/1 |
| 11 Sep 25+14d | Clonmel | Suir Blueway Handicap (0-60) Held a midfield spot early - pushed along in 8th from 3f out - stayed on at one speed inside final furlong - finished eighth beaten 14 lengths | 8/13 | 1¾ | 9-12 | 58 | 47C | 47A | Wesley Joyce | 13/2 |
| 28 Aug 25+12d | Navan | Kilberry Handicap Settled towards back of the pack - pushed along with two furlongs left but couldn't find more - eventually finished tenth | 10/11 | 2¼ | 9-1 | 59 | 75A | 50A | Wesley Joyce | 20/1 |
| 16 Aug 25+9d | Tramore | Morris DIY Rated Race Held up at the back early - still within range in 6th at halfway - urged forward approaching 2f out but unable to threaten the leaders in 3rd - briefly 2nd a furlong out - dropped to 3rd early in the straight - stayed on at one gait to finish third | 3/9 | 4½ | 9-3 | 60 | 81A | 73A | Robert Whearty | 11/1 |
| 07 Aug 25+10d | Leopardstown | BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds Handicap Settled in the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left in 8th - unable to close - finished 7th | 7/21 | nk | 8-1 | 61 | 95C | 59A | Terry Casey | 33/1 |
| 28 Jul 25+7d | Galway | Gra Chocolates Handicap Held up towards the back - pushed along and dropped away 3f out - beaten from that point - eventually well held in 10th | 10/11 | ¾ | 8-4 | 61 | 72C | 46C | Wesley Joyce | 40/1 |
| 21 Jul 25+19d | Ballinrobe | Follow Tote On X Handicap Held up towards the back - still 8th with 4f to run - made progress into 3rd entering the straight - stayed on well inside the final furlong to snatch 2nd - narrowly failed to catch the winner | 2/12 | ½ | 9-2 | 58 | 88A | 86A | Wesley Joyce | 40/1 |
| 02 Jul 25+12d | Tipperary | Racing Again Tomorrow Fillies Handicap Settled just behind the pace - 4th at halfway - pressed for effort 2f out but couldn't quicken - well held at the finish | 13/13 | 7½ | 8-13 | 62 | 18C | 29C | Wesley Joyce | 33/1 |
| 20 Jun 25+5d | Down Royal | Future Ticketing x Kappture Handicap Hesitant start - urged forward and dropped off the pack - made no headway 2f out - stayed on same speed to finish well held | 7/7 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 63 | 88A | 49A | Terry Casey | 14/1 |
| 15 Jun 25+9d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Settled in the pack - 7th at halfway - pushed along but unable to close 2f out and faded to finish 10th | 10/11 | 2½ | 9-7 | 66 | 75A | 53A | Wesley Joyce | 40/1 |
| 06 Jun 25+339d | Fairyhouse | Fairy Nights Handicap Settled around midfield early - up to 4th by halfway - drifted wide turning in then dropped back approaching 2f out - faded through the final furlong to finish 9th | 9/10 | hd | 8-4 | 67 | 70A | 47A | Wesley Joyce | 50/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+43d | Roscommon | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden | 3/13 | 5½ | 8-5 | 74 | 76C | 63A | Wesley Joyce | 18/1 |
| 20 May 24+10d | Roscommon | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden | 3/12 | 4½ | 8-7 | — | 68A | 66A | Jamie Powell | 25/1 |
| 10 May 24+19d | Cork | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden | 12/12 | 12 | 8-5 | — | -26C | 9C | Wesley Joyce | 14/1 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Race | 5/6 | ½ | 8-9 | — | 56A | 59B | Wesley Joyce | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Boyne Valley (IRE) won?
- Boyne Valley (IRE) won 1 of 23 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 4.3%. Placed 6 times in total (26.1% of starts).
- Who trains Boyne Valley (IRE)?
- Boyne Valley (IRE) is trained by Michael Mulvany, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 16 January 2026.
- Who is Boyne Valley (IRE)'s sire?
- Boyne Valley (IRE) is by Churchill (IRE) out of Always Special (IRE), whose sire is Fastnet Rock.
- What going does Boyne Valley (IRE) prefer?
- Boyne Valley (IRE) has the best record on 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 Boyne Valley (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 59, from the run on 16 January 2026. The highest on record is 74.
- What is Boyne Valley (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Churchill (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11% of 4,774 runs since Jan 2008 (458 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Boyne Valley (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Always Special (IRE), Boyne Valley (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.