Horse profile
Cass Bligh (IRE)
9yo gelding (at last run, Feb 2013) · Last trainer Adrian Murray · Last owner Mrs Paul Murtagh P Hegarty Adrian Murray Tadhg Brewste
by Witness Box (USA) out of Fleur de Tal (GB) (Primitive Rising)
22 runs · 13 courses · from Jan 2009
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 Feb 2013 — 5,008 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Feb 2013 · 10th of 24
4 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 133
KTB Profile
Cass Bligh (IRE) is 4 from 22. Hasn't won since Dec 2011. All 4 wins have come over 1m5f – 2m.
Based on 22 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
- 4–22Wins / Runs
- 18.2%Strike rate
- 13 (59.1%)Placed
- −3.78£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 1.13Fair A/E n=22 · 0.89 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 71dAvg 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 rating133↓ 2lb off peak
133
121–135
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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
Sire
Witness Box (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,675 runs since Jan 2008 (194 horses).
Weakest on good to firm going: 4% from 173.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 25 | 2 | 8% | −1.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 173 | 7 | 4% | −5.1 | — |
| Good | 651 | 54 | 8.3% | −0.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 396 | 36 | 9.1% | 0 | 2 from 4 |
| Soft | 768 | 78 | 10.2% | +1.1 | 1 from 12 |
| Heavy | 653 | 66 | 10.1% | +1 | 1 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 491 | 40 | 8.1% | −1 | 4 from 18 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 867 | 77 | 8.9% | −0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,020 | 100 | 9.8% | +0.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 284 | 26 | 9.2% | +0.1 | — |
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
Dam
Fleur de Tal (GB) (Primitive Rising)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Leney Cottage (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m5f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Leney Cottage (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leney Cottage (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 2m5f | Class 4 |
| Wednesday Club (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 1 | 8% | −9.90 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.62 |
| Heavy | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.62 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 18 | 4 | 22% | +0.22 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Cawley | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Robert Jones | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| R Walsh | 2 | 2 | 100% | +9.62 |
| Davy Russell | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Ms K Walsh | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Mr C Hughes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A P McCoy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.28 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 3 | 19% | −2.28 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 09 Feb 13+270d | Leopardstown | paddypower.com iPhone Fast Bet Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 10/24 | nk | 11-8 | 133 | 135A | Denis O'Regan | 12/1 |
| 2012 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 15 May 12+35d | Killarney | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | 2/13 | 2¼ | 11-12 | — | 135A | Barry Geraghty | 7/2 |
| 10 Apr 12+30d | Fairyhouse | www.thetote.com Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 3/16 | 4½ | 11-7 | 134 | 138A | Alain Cawley | 12/1 |
| 11 Mar 12+43d | Naas | Naas Supporters Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 4/22 | ½ | 11-3 | 134 | 134A | Robert Jones | 16/1 |
| 28 Jan 12+32d | Leopardstown | Boylesports.com Hurdle (Extended 0-145 Handicap) (Grade B) | 12/30 | ½ | 11-0 | 134 | 132A | Robert Jones | 22/1 |
| 2011 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 11+54d | Leopardstown | Paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 1/10 | 11-4 | 128 | 136A | R Walsh | 8/1 | |
| 03 Nov 11+210d | Thurles | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | F/15 | — | 11-12 | — | — | Barry Geraghty | 2/1F |
| 07 Apr 11+21d | Aintree | Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | 12/22 | 6 | 10-8 | 135 | 109C | Paddy Brennan | 33/1 |
| 17 Mar 11+18d | Wexford | Richard Browne & Sons Ltd. Hurdle | 3/4 | 7 | 11-9 | 128 | 124B | Alain Cawley | 8/13F |
| 27 Feb 11+120d | Leopardstown | www.leopardstown.com Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 2/17 | 2½ | 10-13 | 125 | 139A | Alain Cawley | 12/1 |
| 2010 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Oct 10+34d | Naas | Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (grade C) | 3/14 | 2 | 10-10 | 123 | 132A | Davy Russell | 5/1 |
| 26 Sep 10+9d | Clonmel | www.clonmelraces.ie Novice Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-12 | 123 | 146A | R Walsh | 13/8F | |
| 17 Sep 10+28d | Listowel | South West Bins Novice Hurdle | 2/8 | 6 | 11-4 | 121 | 117B | Paul Carberry | 9/2 |
| 20 Aug 10+119d | Bangor-on-Dee | Freshfield Bowling Club 'NH' Novices' Hurdle | 2/4 | 7 | 11-5 | 130 | 118C | A P McCoy | 8/13F |
| 23 Apr 10+34d | Punchestown | Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle | 5/23 | 5 | 11-12 | — | 125A | Alain Cawley | 12/1 |
| 20 Mar 10+14d | Gowran Park | Ballyhale Novice Hurdle | 5/8 | 8 | 11-12 | — | 117A | Alain Cawley | 6/4F |
| 06 Mar 10+68d | Gowran Park | Great Oak Maiden Hurdle | 1/20 | 11-12 | — | 138A | Davy Russell | 11/10J | |
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 09+32d | Leopardstown | O'dwyer's Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle | 3/26 | 1¾ | 11-12 | — | 129A | Alain Cawley | 10/1 |
| 26 Nov 09+19d | Thurles | Liscahill Flat Race | 1/17 | 12-0 | — | 140A | Ms K Walsh | 7/2 | |
| 07 Nov 09+251d | Down Royal | Lough Developments Ltd (pro/am) Flat Race | 2/13 | 3½ | 12-0 | — | 127A | Ms K Walsh | 7/1 |
| 01 Mar 09+59d | Clonmel | Ardfinnan (pro/am) Flat Race | 2/14 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | 129A | Mr C Hughes | 12/1 |
| 01 Jan 09 | Fairyhouse | Welcome To 2009 INH Flat Race | 5/14 | hd | 11-5 | — | 116A | Mr C Hughes | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Cass Bligh won?
- Cass Bligh (IRE) won 4 of 22 archived starts between 2009 and 2013, a strike rate of 18.2%. Placed 13 times in total (59.1% of starts).
- Who trained Cass Bligh?
- Cass Bligh (IRE) was trained by Adrian Murray on the most recent run on record, at Leopardstown on 9 February 2013.
- Who is Cass Bligh's sire?
- Cass Bligh (IRE) is by Witness Box (USA) out of Fleur de Tal (GB), whose sire is Primitive Rising.
- What going does Cass Bligh prefer?
- Cass Bligh (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Cass Bligh's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 133, from the run on 9 February 2013. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Cass Bligh's sire's record?
- Witness Box (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,675 runs since Jan 2008 (194 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to firm going: 4% from 173.
- Who are Cass Bligh's siblings?
- Out of Fleur de Tal (GB), Cass Bligh (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Leney Cottage (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Leney Cottage (IRE)). The wins came over 2m5f. As at Oct 2026.