Horse profile
Burru (IRE)
by Notnowcato (GB) out of Palm Sur (IRE) (Urban Ocean)
22 runs · 16 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Killarney & Cork
Ran 58 days ago · 6th of 11
Last raced off OR 100
KTB Profile
Burru is a gelding with two wins from 22 starts on turf, both in handicaps over 2m1f – 2m4f. He won the Killarney Oaks Hotel Handicap Hurdle on good to soft in May 2026 off an official rating of 104 and the E. Tarrant & Sons Banteer Handicap Hurdle on good at Cork in Nov 2024 off 100. He has raced at 16 different courses and was prominent when sixth of 11 in the Brehon Hotel & Spa Handicap Steeplechase at Killarney in Aug 2026. He last ran off an official rating of 100, 10lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 10 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 2–22Wins / Runs
- 9.1%Strike rate
- 10 (45.5%)Placed
- −8.00£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.00Fair A/E n=22 · 0.77 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 50dAvg 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 rating100↓ 10lb off peak
100
99–110
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 124
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 99B | 80.5 | 2 · 98 / 80 |
| Soft | 5 | 124C | 90 | — |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 124B | 113 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 99A | 70 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 119B | 87.5 | 1 · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 124C | 97 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 124B | 94 | 2 · 98 / 80 |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 22 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
- Held up 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (30%) · 1 win
- Midfield 2 (20%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 2,367 runs since Jan 2008 (226 horses).
Strongest on good to soft going: 14.5% from 386. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.6% from 349.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 17 | 0 | 0% | −9.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 266 | 27 | 10.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 651 | 67 | 10.3% | +0.5 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 386 | 56 | 14.5% | +4.7 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 466 | 34 | 7.3% | −2.5 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 171 | 17 | 9.9% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 410 | 31 | 7.6% | −2.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 52 | 4 | 7.7% | −2.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 349 | 23 | 6.6% | −3.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 362 | 46 | 12.7% | +2.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 366 | 39 | 10.7% | +0.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 525 | 53 | 10.1% | +0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 402 | 40 | 10% | +0.2 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 273 | 23 | 8.4% | −1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | +0.7 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Palm Sur (IRE) (Urban Ocean)
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
Family form: Ar Ais Aris (IRE) finished 2nd of 8 at Perth, 15 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Parks (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Ami Des Flots (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Ar Ais Aris (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 2 | 18% | +3.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr R Sugrue | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tiernan Power Roche | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.50 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Calum Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eoin Staples | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Byrnes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J C Barry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 14 | 1 | 7% | −6.50 |
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 2 | 13% | −1.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 26+7d | Killarney (IRE) | Brehon Hotel & Spa Handicap Steeplechase Sat close up early - hit front for a spell after 2nd before losing it at the 3rd - blundered at the following fence - back in command by the 6th only to make another error and lose the advantage at the 9th - lost place at the following fence - urged forward approaching 3 out - in touch in 5th but making no headway when checked 2 out - dropped away to finish sixth | 6/11 | 12 | 11-0 | 100 | 62C | 92C | Michael Kenneally | 7/2 |
| 13 Aug 26+80d | Tramore (IRE) | O'Neill's Bar Beginners Steeplechase Just in front early but scrappy over first obstacle - shared advantage soon after - lost position after 4th - slipped to third by 8th - unable to make ground into last - stayed on same pace to finish fourth | 4/9 | 1½ | 11-12 | 100 | 98B | 119A | Tiernan Power Roche | 11/1 |
| 25 May 26+14d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo Handicap Hurdle Settled in second early - blundered two out - dropped away quickly after - beaten a long way at the finish | 11/16 | 18 | 10-1 | 110 | — | 98C | Calum Hogan | 7/1 |
| 11 May 26+190d | Killarney | Killarney Oaks Hotel Handicap Hurdle Sat close up early - hit front 2nd - clipped fence 4th and edge narrowed - clipped fence again before margin tightened further 4 out - pushed clear before last - stayed on strongly to the line | 1/12 | 10-0 | 104 | 107A | 118A | Michael Kenneally | 11/2 | |
| 02 Nov 25+19d | Cork | Daniel And Orma O'Keeffe Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - hit the fourth from home and made no headway after - eased and pulled up before the last | PU/15 | — | 11-8 | 106 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 7/1 |
| 14 Oct 25+19d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - up close behind the pace by the 8th and shared the advantage soon after - pressed for effort 2 out then overtaken entering the straight - faded before the last - finished 8th | 8/17 | 4¼ | 10-6 | 107 | 124B | 102A | Eoin Staples | 9/1 |
| 25 Sep 25+27d | Listowel | Behans Horseshoe Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Handicap Hurdle Settled midpack on inside - 7th two out then nudged forward turning into straight - into 4th after final flight - stayed on for third but never landing a blow on the leaders | 3/17 | 4 | 10-7 | 108 | 93B | 115A | Mr R Sugrue | 10/1 |
| 29 Aug 25+24d | Down Royal | Dale Farm Dromona Handicap Hurdle Shared the front spot early - pushed along and lost command after two out - stayed on same gallop to finish sixth | 6/13 | ¾ | 11-3 | 108 | 101B | 113A | Mr R Sugrue | 8/1 |
| 05 Aug 25+32d | Roscommon | Kepak Handicap Chase (0-100) Sent to front early - overtaken before 2nd and travelling keenly - disputing second at halfway - slipped back through the pack after 4 out - urged on approaching 3 out and again 2 out - lost momentum in the closing stages - eventually third | 3/16 | 3¾ | 11-6 | 99 | 90B | 113A | Mr R Sugrue | 8/1 |
| 04 Jul 25+25d | Wexford | Molloy Metal Recycling Handicap Chase (0-100) Went straight to front - driven on before giving up spot 3 out after a minor error - dropped away entering the straight and had nothing more to offer late - well held | 13/16 | 2¼ | 11-7 | 100 | 61C | 93C | Mr R Sugrue | 10/3 |
| 09 Jun 25+205d | Roscommon | Racing Here Again On The 1st July (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-100) Shared front spot early - moved into command 2nd - shared advantage again 7th - clear in charge from 10th - pressed for effort before 2 out then knocked off top with minor error at last - held effort to the line for 2nd | 2/14 | 4½ | 11-11 | 100 | 81B | 122A | Mr R Sugrue | 4/1F |
| 16 Nov 24+13d | Navan | Lisadell Equine Hospital Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Settled second behind the front-runner from the off - pressed for effort approaching two out but unable to close before the last - stayed on at one speed to the line in second | 2/19 | 9 | 10-13 | 108 | 119B | 117A | Tiernan Power Roche | 4/1F |
| 03 Nov 24+55d | Cork | E. Tarrant & Sons Banteer Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Went ahead first fence - overtaken before 4th - stayed in touch and up to 3rd by halfway - went back in front and shared advantage 4 out - drawn level before 3 out - driven back to front approaching 2 out - moved clear before last - pushed on well to the finish | 1/20 | 10-12 | 100 | 82B | 120A | Tiernan Power Roche | 13/2 | |
| 09 Sep 24+16d | Galway | angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Sat close to pace early - jumped a shade awkwardly in 2nd - still 2nd at halfway - driven after the second last with no headway made - unable to find more late and finished 6th beaten 5 lengths | 6/20 | nse | 11-8 | 101 | 97B | 117A | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 |
| 24 Aug 24+15d | Killarney | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 1) Held a midfield position - urged forward turning for home in 6th - unable to close on leaders after 2 out - moved into 3rd near the finish and continued at same effort | 3/15 | 1½ | 11-8 | 100 | 99B | 121A | Tiernan Power Roche | 13/2 |
| 09 Aug 24+34d | Wexford | Traynors Of Wexford Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Sat just behind the front pair - still third at halfway - moved into second before 3 out then eased back to third entering the straight - one-paced from 2 out to finish third | 3/14 | 4½ | 11-12 | 100 | 80B | 118A | Phillip Enright | 4/1F |
| 06 Jul 24+144d | Bellewstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) | 3/10 | 6½ | 11-12 | 100 | 69A | 117A | Philip Byrnes | 13/2 |
| 13 Feb 24+31d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase | 9/9 | 17 | 11-12 | — | 41C | 110C | J J Slevin | 200/1 |
| 13 Jan 24+51d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Beginners Chase | 6/7 | 11 | 11-12 | — | 40C | 111C | Sean O'Keeffe | 125/1 |
| 23 Nov 23+11d | Thurles | Start Christmas Here December 17th (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle | 4/13 | 5 | 11-1 | — | 82B | 111A | Mr J C Barry | 14/1 |
| 12 Nov 23+40d | Naas | Cavan Developments Home Builders Supporting St Marys GAA Maiden Hurdle | 7/22 | 17 | 11-12 | — | 124C | 104C | Sean O'Keeffe | 100/1 |
| 03 Oct 23 | Galway | Tote Always SP Or Better At Galway Maiden Hurdle | 3/11 | 13 | 11-12 | — | 99A | 112A | Sean O'Keeffe | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Burru (IRE) won?
- Burru (IRE) won 2 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 9.1%. Placed 10 times in total (45.5% of starts).
- Who trains Burru (IRE)?
- Burru (IRE) is trained by Bernard Martin Crowley, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 20 August 2026.
- Who is Burru (IRE)'s sire?
- Burru (IRE) is by Notnowcato (GB) out of Palm Sur (IRE), whose sire is Urban Ocean.
- What going does Burru (IRE) prefer?
- Burru (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 Burru (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 100, from the run on 20 August 2026. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Burru (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Notnowcato (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 2,367 runs since Jan 2008 (226 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to soft going: 14.5% from 386. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.6% from 349.
- Who are Burru (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Palm Sur (IRE), Burru (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.