Brave Troop (IRE)
Brave Troop won six of 26 starts, all on turf in handicaps. He recorded three wins at Navan, two over 1m5f – 2m and two over 1m2f – 1m4f, with three of his wins on soft ground. The gelding, trained by C Byrnes, landed his last win in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle at Navan in Dec 2024 off an official rating of 111. He last ran at Leopardstown in Feb 2025.
- 6–26Wins / Runs
- 23.1%Strike rate
- 9 (34.6%)Placed
- +6.12£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 2.75Fair A/E n=26 · 2.12 incl. margin
- 125Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 142
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 2 | 114B | 90 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 142B | 90 | — |
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 105A | 78 | — |
| Soft | 6 | 122C | 106 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 100C | 88.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 83B | 76 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 106C | 79 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 122C | 90 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 110C | 82 | — |
Of 26 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · race clock stored as 0 (stranded; re-scored when it lands) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 26 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 4 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 2 (50%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 1 (25%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 1,162 runs since Jan 2008 (92 horses).
Strongest on standard (aw) going: 17.7% from 385. Weakest on soft going: 8.3% from 192. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 17% from 200.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 112 | 16 | 14.3% | +1.2 | — |
| Good | 312 | 38 | 12.2% | −0.9 | 2 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 107 | 9 | 8.4% | −4.7 | — |
| Soft | 192 | 16 | 8.3% | −4.8 | 3 from 10 |
| Heavy | 53 | 5 | 9.4% | −3.7 | 1 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 385 | 68 | 17.7% | +4.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 103 | 17 | 16.5% | +3.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 406 | 50 | 12.3% | −0.8 | 1 from 9 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 307 | 38 | 12.4% | −0.7 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 200 | 34 | 17% | +3.9 | 2 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 97 | 8 | 8.2% | −4.9 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | −4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.9 | — |
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
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Mythical Rock (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 1m2½f.
Family form: Mythical Rock (IRE) finished 3rd of 23 at Curragh (IRE), 20 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythical Rock (IRE) | 35 | 1 | 1m2½f | — |
| Kalash (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 3 | 30% | +9.12 |
| Good | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.75 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| Navan | 3 | 3 | 100% | +15.87 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.63 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 2 | 67% | +13.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McAteer | 8 | 3 | 38% | +4.75 |
| Siobhan Rutledge | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| James Smith | 2 | 2 | 100% | +4.37 |
| Daniel King | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Donagh O'Connor | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alex Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Scott McCullagh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rory Cleary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +12.00 |
| Nathan Crosse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +6.37 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.25 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 19 | 4 | 21% | +6.75 |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 29% | −0.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 02 Feb 25+49d | Leopardstown | Timeless Sash Windows Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Held up in the pack - serious error at the 4th and soon pulled up | PU/18 | — | 10-2 | 125 | — | — | Alex Harvey | 4/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 24+17d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Settled towards the back of the pack early - improved into 8th after the 5th - moved into contention after 4 out - going nicely and made ground before 2 out - hit the front approaching the last - pushed clear for an easy win | 1/13 | 11-5 | 111 | 114B | 129A | James Smith | 13/8F | |
| 28 Nov 24+119d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Settled towards the back early - made progress from three out to move into fourth by two out - hit the front approaching the final obstacle - pulled away on the run-in for a comfortable win | 1/18 | 11-7 | 95 | 142B | 128A | James Smith | 11/4F | |
| 01 Aug 24+38d | Galway | Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap Sat close to the front group early - 5th at halfway - asked for effort entering the straight but made no further headway - stayed on at one speed to finish 6th | 6/17 | ½ | 9-10 | 87 | — | 89A | Scott McCullagh | 14/1 |
| 24 Jun 24+42d | Ballinrobe | Treacy's Pharmacies Handicap | 1/10 | 9-13 | 78 | 105A | 110A | Luke McAteer | 5/1 | |
| 13 May 24+23d | Roscommon | www.roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap (50-80) | 8/15 | ½ | 10-1 | 79 | 106C | 86A | Luke McAteer | 6/1 |
| 20 Apr 24+204d | Curragh | Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap | 9/21 | 1½ | 9-9 | 80 | 100C | 86A | Luke McAteer | 20/1 |
| 2023 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Sep 23+10d | Gowran Park | Xenon Security Maiden Hurdle | F/20 | — | 11-4 | 97 | — | — | Daniel King | 7/1 |
| 19 Sep 23+49d | Listowel | Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap (50-80) | 3/13 | nse | 9-11 | 80 | 80C | 100A | Daniel King | 4/1 |
| 01 Aug 23+30d | Galway | COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 12/18 | shd | 8-13 | 83 | 122C | 77A | Luke McAteer | 25/1 |
| 02 Jul 23+36d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 17/18 | 7½ | 8-12 | 84 | 74C | 56C | Luke McAteer | 14/1 |
| 27 May 23+38d | Curragh | Novibet Guineas Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap) | 4/15 | hd | 8-10 | 85 | 82C | 79A | Luke McAteer | 8/1 |
| 19 Apr 23+21d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Handicap (47-70) | 1/16 | 9-13 | 70 | 106C | 106A | Luke McAteer | 5/2F | |
| 29 Mar 23+39d | Navan | Book Your Navan Summer BBQ Packages Apprentice Handicap (47-70) | 1/18 | 9-8 | 62 | 77C | 99A | Luke McAteer | 9/4F | |
| 18 Feb 23+20d | Gowran Park | Sea Moon & Jukebox Jury At Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle | 7/16 | 1½ | 11-7 | — | 66C | 103C | Brian Hayes | 16/1 |
| 29 Jan 23+13d | Naas | Cheltenham Trials Day At Naas February 11th Maiden Hurdle | 13/21 | hd | 11-7 | — | 66B | 113A | Brian Hayes | 66/1 |
| 16 Jan 23+103d | Punchestown | 15% Off Festival Tickets Maiden Hurdle | 12/21 | 5 | 11-7 | — | — | 92A | Brian Hayes | 16/1 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Oct 22+40d | Navan | Yellow Furze Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 1/19 | 9-1 | 54 | 110C | 85A | Rory Cleary | 12/1 | |
| 26 Aug 22+34d | Tipperary | tipperaryraces Apprentice Handicap (47-65) | 3/13 | ½ | 9-7 | 56 | 97C | 72A | Siobhan Rutledge | 20/1 |
| 23 Jul 22+13d | Gowran Park | Lyrath Estate Hotel & MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Ladies Day 2022 Apprentice Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 10/14 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 60 | 78C | 51A | Siobhan Rutledge | 33/1 |
| 10 Jul 22+30d | Fairyhouse | GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (47-70) | 13/16 | ½ | 9-4 | 64 | 66C | 60A | Donagh O'Connor | 66/1 |
| 10 Jun 22+37d | Fairyhouse | Club Eirne Racing Again Handicap (47-70) | 17/17 | 7½ | 9-7 | 68 | — | 38C | Siobhan Rutledge | 18/1 |
| 04 May 22+14d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Maiden | 8/13 | 7 | 9-8 | 74 | 61C | 50A | Donagh O'Connor | 80/1 |
| 20 Apr 22+96d | Bellewstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 11/13 | hd | 9-3 | — | 67C | 46C | Siobhan Rutledge | 25/1 |
| 14 Jan 22+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden | 2/13 | ¾ | 9-2 | — | 83B | 76A | Siobhan Rutledge | 80/1 |
| 2021 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 17 Dec 21 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 12/14 | 1½ | 9-4 | — | 69B | 51A | Nathan Crosse | 100/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Brave Troop won?
- Brave Troop (IRE) won 6 of 26 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 23.1%. Placed 9 times in total (34.6% of starts).
- Who trained Brave Troop?
- Brave Troop (IRE) was trained by C Byrnes on the most recent run on record, at Leopardstown on 2 February 2025.
- Who is Brave Troop's sire?
- Brave Troop (IRE) is by Pride Of Dubai (AUS) out of Valanisi (IRE), whose sire is Kalanisi.
- What going does Brave Troop prefer?
- Brave Troop (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 10 starts (30%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Brave Troop's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 125, from the run on 2 February 2025. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Brave Troop's sire's record?
- Pride Of Dubai (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.1% of 1,162 runs since Jan 2008 (92 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on standard (aw) going: 17.7% from 385. Weakest on soft going: 8.3% from 192. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 17% from 200.
- Who are Brave Troop's siblings?
- Out of Valanisi (IRE), Brave Troop (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Mythical Rock (IRE) (1). The wins came over 1m2½f. As at Oct 2026.