Horse profile
Chemical Energy (IRE)
by Well Chosen (GB) out of Meadstown Miss (IRE) (Flemensfirth)
28 runs · 13 courses · from Sep 2020
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 6 courses
Last run 2 May 2026 · 9th of 15
Last raced off OR 138
KTB Profile
Chemical Energy is a gelding who has won six of 28 starts on turf, with five of those wins coming on good ground. He gained his biggest success in the Class 2 Jim Wilson Memorial Novices' Chase at Cheltenham over 2m5f – 3m in Oct 2022 off an official rating of 137. Three of his wins came over 2m1f – 2m4f. He finished 9 of 15 when last seen at Punchestown in May 2026, held up off an official rating of 138.
Based on 28 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 6–28Wins / Runs
- 21.4%Strike rate
- 9 (32.1%)Placed
- −12.94£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.35Fair A/E n=28 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 153Highest OR
- 50dBetween runs (median)longest 226 d
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 rating138↓ 15lb off peak
138
122–153
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 77
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 140A | 106 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 101B | 67.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 5 | 157B | 98 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 81A | 79 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3m | 6 | 103A | 65.5 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 157B | 98.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 126B | 98 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 140A | 92.5 | — |
Of 28 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 28 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 11 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 4 (36%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 4 (36%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (27%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Well Chosen (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 1,924 runs since Apr 2008 (156 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 25 | 1 | 4% | −8.6 | — |
| Good | 492 | 61 | 12.4% | −0.2 | 5 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 344 | 40 | 11.6% | −1 | 0 from 7 |
| Soft | 695 | 90 | 12.9% | +0.3 | 1 from 10 |
| Heavy | 360 | 50 | 13.9% | +1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | −0.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −12.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | +1.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 572 | 73 | 12.8% | +0.2 | 2 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 695 | 77 | 11.1% | −1.5 | 3 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 505 | 71 | 14.1% | +1.5 | 1 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 131 | 20 | 15.3% | +2.7 | 0 from 9 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2008 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Meadstown Miss (IRE) (Flemensfirth)
7 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Marlee Massie (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m6f–2m6½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Marlee Massie (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlee Massie (IRE) | 29 | 6 | 2m4f–2m6½f | Class 4 |
| Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE) | 27 | 3 | 1m6f–2m | — |
| The Flying Doc (IRE) | 18 | 0 | — | — |
| Jessmae (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Katie's Oscar (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Oscar Town (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Let Them At It (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.09 |
| Good | 9 | 5 | 56% | +4.15 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Navan | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.43 |
| Listowel | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.90 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.91 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.73 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.36 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 3 | 75% | +2.42 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davy Russell | 5 | 3 | 60% | +3.67 |
| Mr J J Codd | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.36 |
| Jordan Gainford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carl Millar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Mr H C Swan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eoin Staples | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 6 | 32% | −3.94 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.10 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −0.68 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.64 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 2 | 10% | −12.90 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.32 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 May 26+27d | Punchestown | Howden Cross Country Chase Held up towards the back - improved into 5th but stumbled 3 out and got no closer under urging - still 6th passing 2 out - dropped away late finishing ninth | 9/15 | 6 | 11-7 | 138 | — | 110C | Jack Kennedy | 16/1 |
| 05 Apr 26+23d | Fairyhouse | Race Displays Joseph O'Reilly Hunters Chase Settled midpack early - drifted towards the back by halfway - urged into contention six out but found nothing more and was eased before four out | PU/9 | — | 12-0 | 138 | — | — | Mr H C Swan | 17/2 |
| 13 Mar 26+226d | Cheltenham | Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase Settled just off the pace early - made ground before 4 out but hit that one awkwardly - pressed into the bit approaching 3 out - soon well beaten in 11th | 11/23 | 2¼ | 12-0 | 141 | 54C | 114C | Mr B O'Neill | 20/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Jul 25+88d | Galway | Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) Held up towards the back of the pack - made no impression through the race - dropped away with three furlongs left - well held at the finish | 13/22 | 1¼ | 10-12 | 143 | — | 116A | Eoin Staples | 66/1 |
| 03 May 25+52d | Punchestown | Howden Cross Country Chase Held up towards the back - made progress into 6th six out - pushed into 4th by 2 out - held that spot at the last but unable to challenge in front | 5/11 | 2½ | 11-7 | 143 | 25A | 119B | Sam Ewing | 7/2 |
| 12 Mar 25+37d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled among the pack early - improved to press leaders before fading late - well held in 6th | 6/16 | 2¼ | 10-10 | 143 | 16B | 126A | Danny Gilligan | 16/1 |
| 03 Feb 25+52d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase Settled midfield early - slipped back into 11th after 14th before finding renewed energy from 2 out - stayed on at an unchanged tempo to finish 4th | 4/15 | 8 | 11-4 | 144 | 77B | 113A | Kevin Sexton | 7/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 24+26d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Struggled for pace from the off - stayed at the back of the field throughout - well held at the finish | 12/15 | 11 | 11-1 | 146 | -23C | 113C | Sam Ewing | 14/1 |
| 17 Nov 24+28d | Navan | Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat just behind the front pair - third at halfway - small error 5 out - lacked response into the straight before being pulled up approaching 2 out | PU/18 | — | 11-4 | 145 | — | — | Carl Millar | 11/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+25d | Limerick | BoyleSports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat behind the front group early - 4th at halfway - up to 2nd turning for home and driven - unable to make headway into the last - stayed on same gear to finish 3rd beaten 5.5 lengths | 3/12 | 2 | 11-0 | 145 | 96A | 135A | Carl Millar | 8/1 |
| 25 Sep 24+56d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Settled in the pack - blundered at the 5th and again at the 11th - laboured and stumbled at the following fence - pulled up before two out | PU/17 | — | 11-1 | 146 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 14/1 |
| 31 Jul 24+109d | Galway | Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) | 5/22 | 5½ | 10-12 | 146 | 90C | 140A | Jordan Gainford | 33/1 |
| 13 Apr 24+206d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/32 | — | 10-9 | 148 | — | — | Danny Gilligan | 50/1 |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Sep 23+163d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (grade 3) | 6/17 | nk | 11-4 | 147 | 157B | 134A | Jordan Gainford | 16/1 |
| 10 Apr 23+27d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A) | PU/27 | — | 10-13 | 147 | — | — | Keith Donoghue | 16/1 |
| 14 Mar 23+44d | Cheltenham | Wellchild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 2/10 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 147 | 103A | 139B | Mr J J Codd | 8/1 |
| 29 Jan 23+99d | Naas | Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 4/5 | 24 | 11-3 | 153 | 86C | 106C | Davy Russell | 11/4 |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Oct 22+34d | Cheltenham | Jim Wilson Memorial Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 1/3 | 11-7 | 137 | 125C | 151C | Davy Russell | 4/1 | |
| 18 Sep 22+149d | Listowel | Strings & Things Rated Novice Chase | 1/6 | 11-2 | — | 62A | 128B | Davy Russell | 11/10F | |
| 22 Apr 22+35d | Kilbeggan | Racing Again Friday Evening May 13th Beginners Chase | 5/10 | 11 | 11-12 | — | 101B | 111A | Jack Kennedy | 11/10F |
| 18 Mar 22+111d | Cheltenham | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/23 | hd | 11-3 | 137 | 81B | 128A | Shane Fitzgerald | 11/1 |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Nov 21+20d | Fairyhouse | Christmas Party Race Day December 11th Rated Novice Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-4 | — | 140A | 128A | Shane Fitzgerald | 7/4F | |
| 07 Nov 21+50d | Navan | For Auction Novice Hurdle (grade 3) | 2/7 | 10 | 11-3 | — | 108A | 125B | Davy Russell | 15/8 |
| 18 Sep 21+185d | Navan | Bar One Racing 'Double The Odds First Goalscorer Special' Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 12-0 | — | 104B | 136A | Davy Russell | 4/7F | |
| 17 Mar 21+39d | Cheltenham | Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 11/14 | 5 | 11-5 | 122 | 98B | 112A | Robbie Power | 50/1 |
| 06 Feb 21+99d | Leopardstown | Goffs Future Stars (C & G) I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) | 4/10 | nse | 12-1 | — | 81A | 130A | Mr J J Codd | 7/1 |
| 2020 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 20+32d | Down Royal | Rainbow Communications Flat Race | 1/5 | 11-12 | — | 98C | 131B | Mr J J Codd | 10/11F | |
| 28 Sep 20 | Roscommon | Connolly's Red Mills Flat Race | 1/13 | 11-9 | — | 126B | 139A | Mr J J Codd | 8/11F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Chemical Energy won?
- Chemical Energy (IRE) won 6 of 28 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 21.4%. Placed 9 times in total (32.1% of starts).
- Who trains Chemical Energy?
- Chemical Energy (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 May 2026.
- Who is Chemical Energy's sire?
- Chemical Energy (IRE) is by Well Chosen (GB) out of Meadstown Miss (IRE), whose sire is Flemensfirth.
- What going does Chemical Energy prefer?
- Chemical Energy (IRE) has the best record on good going: 5 wins from 9 starts (55.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Chemical Energy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 138, from the run on 2 May 2026. The highest on record is 153.
- What is Chemical Energy's sire's record?
- Well Chosen (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.6% of 1,924 runs since Apr 2008 (156 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Chemical Energy's siblings?
- Out of Meadstown Miss (IRE), Chemical Energy (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Marlee Massie (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Marlee Massie (IRE)). The wins came over 1m6f–2m6½f. As at Nov 2026.