Horse profile
Carvalhal (IRE)
by Profitable (IRE) out of Peig (IRE) (Refuse To Bend)
30 runs · 19 courses · from Jul 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Limerick & Hamilton
Ran 46 days ago · 16th of 16
Last raced off OR 56
KTB Profile
Carvalhal is 2 from 30 with both wins at Class 6 level. Both came over 1m – 1m1f in handicaps, one at Limerick on soft ground in Jun 2026 and one at Hamilton on good to firm in Aug 2024. The gelding is usually held up, as he was when finishing 16 of 16 at Gowran Park in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 56. He has never won on the all-weather.
Based on 30 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins on turf
- 2–30Wins / Runs
- 6.7%Strike rate
- 7 (23.3%)Placed
- −20.00£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 0.98Fair A/E n=30 · 0.78 incl. margin
- 62Highest OR
- 39dAvg 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 rating56↓ 6lb off peak
56
47–62
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 88
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 | 10 | 109C | 74 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 7 | 94C | 66 | 3 · 94 / 66 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 98A | 81 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 63C | 58 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 100B | 81 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 50C | 34.5 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 19 | 100B | 70 | 4 · 69 / 64.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 94C | 66.5 | 2 · 94 / 72 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 109C | 77 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 30 figures from 30 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 12 analysed runs
- Held up 7 (58%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (25%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 4,406 runs since Jan 2008 (356 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 20 | 2 | 10% | +0.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 646 | 60 | 9.3% | −0.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Good | 1,015 | 110 | 10.8% | +1.3 | 0 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 413 | 31 | 7.5% | −2 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 545 | 48 | 8.8% | −0.7 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 152 | 11 | 7.2% | −2.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,615 | 155 | 9.6% | +0.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,130 | 134 | 11.9% | +2.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,265 | 208 | 9.2% | −0.3 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 700 | 55 | 7.9% | −1.6 | 2 from 19 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 256 | 17 | 6.6% | −2.9 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 44 | 3 | 6.8% | −2.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
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
Peig (IRE) (Refuse To Bend)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Soaring Star (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 6f–1m4f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Grantley (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Star (IRE) | 37 | 3 | 6f–1m4f | Class 5 |
| Grantley (IRE) | 16 | 2 | 6f–1m | Class 3 |
| Burlington (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Stylish Motion (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Commander Sayer (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −4.50 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellewstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 19 | 2 | 11% | −9.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Burns | 16 | 1 | 6% | −11.50 |
| Connor Beasley | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Billy Garritty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| David Nolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 12 | 1 | 8% | −6.50 |
| None | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.50 |
| Blinkers | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 9% | −5.50 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 26+61d | Gowran Park (IRE) | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap Held up at the back - pushed along from halfway - never a factor and finished well beaten | 16/16 | 4½ | 9-10 | 56 | 44C | 41C | Nicola Burns | 18/1 |
| 02 Jul 26+13d | Bellewstown | Ploughman Bar And Grill Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack early - 8th at halfway before making late gains 2f out - 6th and unable to go on inside final furlong | 10/15 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 56 | 69C | 68A | Nicola Burns | 11/2 |
| 19 Jun 26+9d | Limerick | Greenmount Suite At Limerick Handicap (0-60) Tracked the pace early - drifted to the middle of the field - pushed along in 7th with 2f remaining - hit the front inside the final furlong and pushed on strongly to the line | 1/13 | 9-1 | 50 | 66C | 82A | Nicola Burns | 7/2 | |
| 10 Jun 26+36d | Limerick | Cosgrave Transport Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Settled towards the back of the pack early - pressed for effort with 2f left - angled left approaching the final furlong and a half - closed into third inside the last furlong - finished second unable to get on terms with the winner | 2/14 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 47 | 94C | 82A | Nicola Burns | 28/1 |
| 05 May 26+190d | Gowran Park | Save 33% Buying Tickets Online Handicap (0-60) Held up rear from the off - no impression made on leaders - well beaten in 14th | 14/15 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 49 | 63C | 40C | Nicola Burns | 33/1 |
| 27 Oct 25+21d | Galway | Barna Recycling Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack - pushed along approaching 2f out - knocked about inside the final furlong and unable to find more - beaten well into 10th | 10/15 | nk | 9-0 | 51 | 50C | 53C | Nicola Burns | 16/1 |
| 06 Oct 25+5d | Killarney | Ross Castle Handicap (0-60) Sat close to pace early - third at halfway - driven approaching final two furlongs and up to 5th but couldn't find more - held on for 9th | 9/15 | nk | 9-2 | 53 | 83C | 68A | Nicola Burns | 9/1 |
| 01 Oct 25+12d | Bellewstown | BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack early - urged to close in 9th 3f out then improved to 6th inside the last two furlongs - stayed on at one speed to finish sixth | 6/15 | ½ | 9-2 | 53 | 58C | 66A | Nicola Burns | 11/1 |
| 19 Sep 25+71d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Better On Football Handicap (0-60) Held up at the back - driven early in the straight without threatening leaders - faded to finish 14th | 14/14 | 4½ | 9-3 | 54 | 71B | 32A | Nicola Burns | 25/1 |
| 10 Jul 25+7d | Leopardstown | Irish Champions Festival Handicap (0-60) Sat close to front group early - 6th at halfway - asked for effort in straight but made no headway over 1f out - stayed on same rate to finish 9th | 9/20 | shd | 9-6 | 57 | 81C | 69A | Nicola Burns | 8/1 |
| 03 Jul 25+18d | Bellewstown | Ploughman Bar And Grill Handicap (0-60) Sat handy behind the front group - moved through from three out to hit the front with two remaining - driven and matched approaching the furlong pole - overhauled and could not find more finishing tamely | 5/15 | hd | 9-6 | 57 | 71C | 80A | Nicola Burns | 5/1F |
| 15 Jun 25+9d | Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - driven into contention approaching final 2f and up to 6th with a furlong left - finished strongly to take third | 3/15 | ¾ | 9-5 | 56 | 86C | 80A | Nicola Burns | 13/2 |
| 06 Jun 25+4d | Fairyhouse | Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Sat behind front runner early - 3rd at halfway then 4th approaching 2f out - renewed bid to regain 3rd inside final 2f - stayed on at one gait through last furlong - held for third at the finish | 3/18 | 2¾ | 9-5 | 56 | 109C | 76A | Nicola Burns | 11/2 |
| 02 Jun 25+21d | Gowran Park | KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Sat behind the pace - pressed for effort inside final 2f and moved into second approaching the last furlong - couldn't find more close home finishing third | 3/11 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 56 | 88A | 81A | Nicola Burns | 9/1 |
| 12 May 25+17d | Roscommon | Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Hesitant start - moved into midfield spot on the wide side and 7th at halfway - asked for effort 2f out and drifted right approaching final furlong - stayed on at one gait to finish | 7/15 | ¾ | 9-9 | 60 | 83C | 72A | Nicola Burns | 14/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+190d | Limerick | Munster Suite At Limerick Handicap (Div 1) Settled just behind pace early - 3rd at halfway then 4th and pushed along with two furlongs left - unable to find more late and finished 6th | 6/12 | hd | 8-11 | 60 | 51A | 69A | Nicola Burns | 33/1 |
| 17 Oct 24+17d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Handicap Sat close to the pace early - asked for effort with 3f left - lost ground final furlong - finished sixth | 6/9 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 57 | 86A | 63A | Oisin Murphy | 11/1 |
| 30 Sep 24+13d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap (Div 2) Set the pace early - pushed along with 2f left and overtaken with a furlong to go - couldn't find more and slipped back late to finish 5th | 5/9 | hd | 9-7 | 58 | 81A | 66A | Connor Beasley | 6/1 |
| 17 Sep 24+13d | Newcastle (AW) | Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap Set the pace early - pushed along and lost the lead approaching the final furlong - couldn't find more inside the closing stages - finished fourth beaten 2.5 lengths | 4/8 | ¾ | 9-9 | 59 | 98A | 64A | Billy Garritty | 25/1 |
| 04 Sep 24+23d | Hamilton | Together Money, Award Winning Mortgage Specialist Handicap Went straight to front - under pressure and challenged 2f out - lost advantage and unable to find more inside final furlong | 13/13 | 1¾ | 9-4 | 60 | 19C | 45A | David Nolan | 10/1 |
| 12 Aug 24+9d | Ayr | Ayrshire Cancer Support Handicap Driven to front early - eased back into second inside final furlong - dropped away fast late - finished 10th | 10/12 | ½ | 9-4 | 60 | 91A | 54A | Connor Beasley | 10/1 |
| 03 Aug 24+13d | Hamilton | Jordan Electrics Handicap Set the pace from the off - shifted to the middle ground in the straight - urged forward with 2f remaining - opened daylight approaching the final furlong - powered home unopposed - won going away | 1/6 | 9-2 | 53 | 100B | 81B | Paul Mulrennan | 9/2 | |
| 21 Jul 24+14d | Redcar | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Handicap | 5/12 | 3¾ | 9-1 | 54 | 70A | 62A | Connor Beasley | 11/1 |
| 07 Jul 24+12d | Ayr | Glasgow Fair Family Raceday 15 July Handicap | 2/9 | 2¼ | 9-0 | 53 | 77B | 64A | Tom Eaves | 14/1 |
| 25 Jun 24+25d | Beverley | Racing Tv Extra On Racingtv.Com Handicap | 5/12 | ¾ | 9-9 | 55 | 76A | 64A | Connor Beasley | 12/1 |
| 31 May 24+14d | Doncaster | Hits Radio Fighting Cancer With Wpcc Handicap | 10/10 | 2¾ | 9-1 | 60 | 40A | 49A | Ben Robinson | 80/1 |
| 17 May 24+239d | Hamilton | Molton Brown At Hamilton Park Handicap | 6/8 | 2 | 9-7 | 62 | 58A | 52A | Paul Mulrennan | 12/1 |
| 21 Sep 23+34d | Ayr | Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/9 | 13 | 9-4 | — | 58C | 42C | Paul Mulrennan | 125/1 |
| 18 Aug 23+20d | Thirsk | Geoff Cooper Birthday Celebration EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 6/9 | ½ | 9-4 | — | 52A | 64A | Paul Mulrennan | 100/1 |
| 29 Jul 23 | Newcastle (AW) | County Hotel EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 11/12 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 52C | 49C | Connor Beasley | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Carvalhal (IRE) won?
- Carvalhal (IRE) won 2 of 30 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.7%. Placed 7 times in total (23.3% of starts).
- Who trains Carvalhal (IRE)?
- Carvalhal (IRE) is trained by R P Burns, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 September 2026.
- Who is Carvalhal (IRE)'s sire?
- Carvalhal (IRE) is by Profitable (IRE) out of Peig (IRE), whose sire is Refuse To Bend.
- What going does Carvalhal (IRE) prefer?
- Carvalhal (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Carvalhal (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 56, from the run on 1 September 2026. The highest on record is 62.
- What is Carvalhal (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Profitable (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 4,406 runs since Jan 2008 (356 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Carvalhal (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Peig (IRE), Carvalhal (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Soaring Star (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Grantley (IRE)). The wins came over 6f–1m4f. As at Oct 2026.