Horse profile
Cherry Pink (IRE)
by Elzaam (AUS) out of Esmaggie (GB) (Muhtathir)
44 runs · 12 courses · from Dec 2022
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Off 241 days · 15th of 16
KTB Profile
Cherry Pink is a mare who has won five of 44 starts, all in handicaps, with two wins from six runs over 1m2f – 1m4f on Standard (AW) and three wins from 24 starts on turf. She won at Dundalk (AW) in Nov 2025 off an official rating of 61, at Dundalk (AW) in Oct 2025 off 54, at Roscommon in May 2025 off 57, at Laytown (AW) in Sep 2024 off 55 and at Bellewstown in Aug 2024 off 47. She last ran at Punchestown in Feb 2026, finishing 15 of 16 in a maiden hurdle. She is usually held up.
Based on 44 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR at career high
- 5–44Wins / Runs
- 11.4%Strike rate
- 12 (27.3%)Placed
- +10.75£1 level staken=44 at SP
- 1.44Fair A/E n=44 · 1.14 incl. margin
- 65Highest OR
- 27dAvg 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 rating65At career-high mark
65
47–65
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 82B | 69 | 2 · 82 / 69 |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 17 | 103B | 83 | 4 · 103 / 70.5 |
| Good | 13 | 97C | 82 | — |
| Soft | 6 | 94A | 70.5 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 42A | 31.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 19 | 97C | 78 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 97B | 81.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 103B | 82.5 | 4 · 103 / 70.5 |
Of 44 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 41 figures from 44 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 9 analysed runs
- Held up 7 (78%) · 1 win
- Led 1 (11%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (11%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 4,513 runs since Jan 2008 (373 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.7% from 322.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 464 | 54 | 11.6% | +2.4 | — |
| Good | 1,114 | 85 | 7.6% | −1.6 | 1 from 13 |
| Good to Soft | 462 | 47 | 10.2% | +1 | 1 from 1 |
| Soft | 864 | 74 | 8.6% | −0.6 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 291 | 25 | 8.6% | −0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,308 | 130 | 9.9% | +0.7 | 3 from 20 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 408 | 47 | 11.5% | +2.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,769 | 165 | 9.3% | +0.1 | 2 from 21 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,116 | 98 | 8.8% | −0.4 | 1 from 15 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 699 | 75 | 10.7% | +1.5 | 2 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 322 | 15 | 4.7% | −4.5 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 153 | 15 | 9.8% | +0.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 39 | 0 | 0% | −9.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +5.1 | — |
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
Esmaggie (GB) (Muhtathir)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Appleblossomwhite (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m4f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Appleblossomwhite (IRE)).
Family form: Appleblossomwhite (IRE) finished 3rd of 9 at Deauville (FR), 5 Oct 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleblossomwhite (IRE) | 22 | 4 | 1m–1m4f | Class 3 |
| It'llbeworthit (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 20 | 3 | 15% | +10.75 |
| Good | 13 | 1 | 8% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | +18.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 18 | 2 | 11% | +9.00 |
| Roscommon | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Laytown (AW) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +17.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 21 | 2 | 10% | −12.25 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 1 | 7% | +4.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +21.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Caffrey | 14 | 3 | 21% | +13.75 |
| Jamie Orr | 8 | 2 | 25% | +19.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| N G McCullagh | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Donagh Murphy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sam Coen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alyse Clarke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Patrick M O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J J Slevin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cian MacRedmond | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J M Halford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| W J Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 23 | 4 | 17% | +28.00 |
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −9.25 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 16 | 3 | 19% | +16.00 |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | 13% | +7.75 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 42 | 5 | 12% | +12.75 |
| Hurdle | 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 26+23d | Punchestown | Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - pushed along and slipped back to 8th two out - faded through the finish to trail home well beaten | 15/16 | 4 | 10-12 | — | 56C | 89C | Alyse Clarke | 50/1 |
| 26 Jan 26+40d | Punchestown | Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - pushed along into 3rd two out - unable to close the gap - held 4th at the last and kept on without finding more | 4/14 | 6½ | 11-0 | — | 82B | 88A | Patrick M O'Brien | 50/1 |
| 17 Dec 25+19d | Dundalk (AW) | DundalkStadium.com Handicap Slow to begin and driven up towards the back - moved into 6th 4f out - pressed 2f out then stayed on same gear to finish 7th | 7/14 | hd | 8-13 | 65 | 103B | 73A | Jamie Orr | 12/1 |
| 28 Nov 25+7d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap Settled in the pack - squeezed for space on the rail with 4f to go - pushed along in 8th turning for home and unable to close - finished ninth beaten 8 lengths | 9/14 | ½ | 8-13 | 65 | 67B | 62A | Jamie Orr | 15/2 |
| 21 Nov 25+14d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap Settled in the pack - pushed along and made ground into 2f out - up to second with a furlong and a half left - moved past the pacesetter inside the final furlong and asserted 150 yards out - stayed on strongly to score | 1/14 | 8-12 | 61 | 62B | 71A | Jamie Orr | 14/1 | |
| 07 Nov 25+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Racing Your No.1 Bookmaker Apprentice Handicap Settled in the pack early - under pressure in 8th approaching final 2f - unable to close - finished well held in 7th | 7/14 | ½ | 9-1 | 61 | 74B | 64A | Jamie Orr | 9/1 |
| 10 Oct 25+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Racing Best Odds Guaranteed All Shops & Online Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - improved into 5th with 4f left - driven through the pack to challenge inside the final 2f - hit the front a furlong out and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/14 | 9-3 | 54 | 102B | 79A | Jamie Orr | 11/1 | |
| 19 Sep 25+15d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - urged forward entering the straight and still 11th a furlong out - finished strongly to snatch 5th late | 5/14 | 2 | 9-1 | 55 | 91B | 64A | Jamie Orr | 28/1 |
| 04 Sep 25+20d | Laytown (AW) | O'NEILLS.COM Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back - pressed for effort in 8th with 2f left - unable to close - finished well held in 7th | 7/10 | 1 | 10-13 | 57 | — | 74A | J J Slevin | 10/1 |
| 15 Aug 25+8d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Racing 'Proudly Supporting Irish Racing' Handicap (0-60) Hesitant start - settled near the back - urged forward approaching 2f out - finished well to close and take fourth | 4/14 | hd | 9-4 | 58 | 82B | 76A | Jamie Orr | 33/1 |
| 07 Aug 25+34d | Leopardstown | Tote Handicap (0-60) Sluggish start - stayed at the rear throughout - made no impression - finished 16th | 16/18 | ½ | 9-6 | 60 | 78C | 52A | Jamie Orr | 25/1 |
| 04 Jul 25+23d | Bellewstown | Meath Farm Machinery Claiming Race Settled towards the back - pushed along with 2f left - unable to close - eventually finished 7th | 7/11 | 11 | 9-11 | 61 | 56C | 57C | Adam Caffrey | 9/2 |
| 11 Jun 25+9d | Limerick | Follow Limerick On Instagram Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - 9th with 3f left - closed late but never got competitive - stayed on to finish sixth | 6/14 | ½ | 10-3 | 61 | 82C | 83A | Adam Caffrey | 9/2 |
| 02 Jun 25+14d | Gowran Park | KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Settled midpack early - improved into contention 2f out - pushed along in 4th inside final furlong - stayed on strongly but just failed to catch winner | 2/11 | ½ | 10-1 | 59 | 90A | 88A | Sam Coen | 5/2F |
| 19 May 25+7d | Roscommon | McGowan Accountancy Services Handicap (0-60) Settled midpack early - 5th at halfway - pressed for effort with 2f left and edged into 3rd close home | 3/12 | ½ | 9-10 | 61 | 93A | 86A | Sam Coen | 7/2 |
| 12 May 25+5d | Roscommon | Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 19th May Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Settled in the pack early - moved up on the inner passing the three-furlong marker before shifting off the rail and getting pushed along into second with 2f left - went in front a furlong out and stayed on gamely - challenged hard in the closing stages but hung on by a whisker | 1/15 | 9-13 | 57 | 88C | 94A | Adam Caffrey | 4/1 | |
| 07 May 25+9d | Gowran Park | Save 33% Buying Tickets Online Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Slow into stride and settled towards the back - pushed along and improved position 2f out - up to 6th with a furlong and a half left - into 3rd approaching final furlong and stayed on at an even effort to the line | 3/15 | ¾ | 9-13 | 57 | 93C | 92A | Adam Caffrey | 10/1 |
| 28 Apr 25+159d | Naas | Best Of Luck To Our Neighbours Punchestown Ahead Of The 2025 Festival Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack - urged on in 12th with 2f left - unable to make further headway - finished well held in 13th | 13/20 | ½ | 10-0 | 58 | 57C | 65A | Ronan Whelan | 14/1 |
| 20 Nov 24+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Settled towards the back - pushed along and finding room over 2f out but still 7th approaching the final furlong - stayed on at one speed to the line finishing 7th | 7/14 | hd | 9-7 | 59 | 86B | 74A | Adam Caffrey | 6/1 |
| 30 Oct 24+10d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Settled towards the back of the pack - nudged along in 7th entering the final 2f - stayed on inside the last furlong but never dangerous finishing 4th | 4/14 | 1½ | 9-8 | 60 | 83B | 79A | Adam Caffrey | 12/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+6d | Leopardstown | Next Fixture Christmas Festival Handicap Held up towards the back - urged forward entering the straight and asked for more approaching the final furlong - stayed on steadily to finish sixth | 6/10 | nk | 9-3 | 61 | 42A | 71A | Adam Caffrey | 16/1 |
| 14 Oct 24+23d | Roscommon | Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - urged forward entering the straight and asked for effort 2f out - unable to make headway and well held | 12/15 | 1 | 9-10 | 61 | 64C | 62A | Adam Caffrey | 11/1 |
| 21 Sep 24+5d | Gowran Park | Join The Gowran Park Racing Club Handicap (47-65) Settled around midpack - pushed along with no headway 2f out - unable to quicken from over 1f out - finished well held in 11th | 11/14 | 3¾ | 9-11 | 61 | 65C | 50C | Adam Caffrey | 5/1 |
| 16 Sep 24+13d | Laytown (AW) | Gilna's Cottage Inn Handicap (47-65) Settled towards the back early - pushed along and moved through on the outside 2f out - level with rival a furlong out - found more to get up and prevail | 1/10 | 10-2 | 55 | — | 88A | Adam Caffrey | 11/4J | |
| 03 Sep 24+7d | Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Settled with the pack early - 6th at halfway - made progress into contention 1 1/2f out - up to 4th with a furlong left - finished well to take 2nd but no danger to winner | 2/16 | 3 | 9-5 | 54 | 95C | 83A | Adam Caffrey | 8/1 |
| 27 Aug 24+12d | Bellewstown | Gibneys Malahide Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Settled midfield - still 8th at halfway - began motoring from 3f out - shifted to the outside and driven approaching 2f out - drifted left to join the front two inside the final furlong - hit the front with 150 yards left and stayed on strongly to score | 1/14 | 8-9 | 47 | 81C | 86A | Adam Caffrey | 18/1 | |
| 15 Aug 24+79d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Racing Guaranteed Multiples All Shops Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Sat just behind front group early - still around 7th at halfway - pushed along but unable to close 2f out and stayed on same effort to finish 6th beaten 4 lengths | 6/12 | 1¼ | 8-11 | 50 | 88A | 62A | Cian MacRedmond | 20/1 |
| 28 May 24+8d | Tipperary | Tipperary Races Claiming Race | 6/10 | 2½ | 8-11 | 52 | 21A | 52A | Mr J M Halford | 33/1 |
| 20 May 24+7d | Roscommon | www.roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap (47-65) | 15/15 | 1¼ | 8-8 | 53 | 36C | 34C | Donagh Murphy | 20/1 |
| 13 May 24+31d | Roscommon | Next Meeting At Roscommon On Monday, 20th May Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 3/12 | 4¼ | 8-9 | 54 | 94A | 60A | Donagh Murphy | 28/1 |
| 12 Apr 24+17d | Dundalk (AW) | Friday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) | 8/14 | nk | 8-11 | 56 | 78B | 61A | Donagh Murphy | 40/1 |
| 26 Mar 24+74d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium Group Deals Available Apprentice Claiming Race | 5/7 | nk | 9-8 | 47 | 73A | 72A | Adam Caffrey | 16/1 |
| 12 Jan 24+23d | Dundalk (AW) | Join Us On Instagram at dundalk_stadium Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 5/14 | ½ | 8-13 | 48 | 97B | 70A | N G McCullagh | 5/1 |
| 20 Dec 23+129d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 4/14 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 48 | 91B | 70A | Ronan Whelan | 14/1 |
| 13 Aug 23+26d | Curragh | Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Handicap | 21/23 | ½ | 8-12 | 54 | 97C | 45A | Ronan Whelan | 12/1 |
| 18 Jul 23+25d | Killarney | William Hill Epic Boost Handicap (47-65) | 7/14 | nk | 9-7 | 56 | 77C | 67A | Ronan Whelan | 4/1F |
| 23 Jun 23+15d | Limerick | Ballyduane Stud Handicap (47-65) | 6/15 | nse | 9-2 | 56 | 56C | 66A | Adam Caffrey | 8/1 |
| 08 Jun 23+7d | Leopardstown | Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (47-70) | 9/15 | nse | 9-3 | 58 | 72C | 56A | W J Lee | 11/4F |
| 01 Jun 23+43d | Roscommon | www.roscommonracecourse.ie Handicap (47-65) | 3/11 | ½ | 9-7 | 58 | 73A | 72A | Ronan Whelan | 10/3F |
| 19 Apr 23+75d | Gowran Park | Dining Packages At Gowran Park Handicap (47-65) | 5/16 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 58 | 85C | 70A | Ronan Whelan | 10/1 |
| 03 Feb 23+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Handicap (47-65) | 3/11 | ½ | 9-8 | 60 | 67A | 66A | N G McCullagh | 33/1 |
| 06 Jan 23+16d | Dundalk (AW) | DundalkStadium.com Maiden | 9/11 | 1¼ | 9-3 | — | 57A | 55A | N G McCullagh | 100/1 |
| 21 Dec 22+9d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Race | 11/13 | nse | 9-0 | — | 85B | 58A | N G McCullagh | 150/1 |
| 12 Dec 22 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden | 8/10 | 1¼ | 9-2 | — | — | 58A | N G McCullagh | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Cherry Pink (IRE) won?
- Cherry Pink (IRE) won 5 of 44 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.4%. Placed 12 times in total (27.3% of starts).
- Who trains Cherry Pink (IRE)?
- Cherry Pink (IRE) is trained by William Durkan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 18 February 2026.
- Who is Cherry Pink (IRE)'s sire?
- Cherry Pink (IRE) is by Elzaam (AUS) out of Esmaggie (GB), whose sire is Muhtathir.
- What going does Cherry Pink (IRE) prefer?
- Cherry Pink (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 3 wins from 20 starts (15%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Cherry Pink (IRE)'s official rating?
- Cherry Pink (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 65.
- What is Cherry Pink (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Elzaam (AUS)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.2% of 4,513 runs since Jan 2008 (373 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.7% from 322.
- Who are Cherry Pink (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Esmaggie (GB), Cherry Pink (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Appleblossomwhite (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Appleblossomwhite (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–1m4f. As at Oct 2026.