Horse profile
Chesterbaylad (IRE)
by Ribchester (IRE) out of Sea The Sun (GER) (Sea The Stars)
21 runs · 13 courses · from Aug 2024
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Cork (IRE)
Last run 1 Nov 2026 · 16th of 21
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
Chesterbaylad (IRE) is 1 from 21. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 10 on softer). Last raced off 78, 17lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 21 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 17lb off peak
- 1–21Wins / Runs
- 4.8%Strike rate
- 3 (14.3%)Placed
- −14.00£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.03Fair A/E n=21 · 0.77 incl. margin
- 95Highest OR
- 24dBetween runs (median)longest 170 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 rating78↓ 17lb off peak
78
74–95
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 91B | 71 | 5 runs · 89 / 74 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 111B | 72 | 4 runs · 111 / 89 |
| Soft | 3 | 87B | 70 | 2 runs · 70 / 65.5 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 106B | 72.5 | 6 runs · 106 / 72 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 111B | 71 | 5 runs · 111 / 72 |
Of 21 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 · 19 figures from 21 runs · as at 5 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 21 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 10 (48%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 6 (29%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (24%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9% of 2,771 runs since Apr 2021 (261 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 15.1% from 119. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 14% from 215.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | +3.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 337 | 32 | 9.5% | +0.5 | — |
| Good | 582 | 55 | 9.5% | +0.5 | 1 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 327 | 27 | 8.3% | −0.7 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 398 | 35 | 8.8% | −0.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 119 | 18 | 15.1% | +6.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,000 | 82 | 8.2% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 215 | 30 | 14% | +5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,157 | 98 | 8.5% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 729 | 56 | 7.7% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 413 | 42 | 10.2% | +1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 164 | 15 | 9.1% | +0.1 | 0 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 85 | 9 | 10.6% | +1.6 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −9 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2021 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Sea The Sun (GER) (Sea The Stars)
4 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Going Gone (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m6½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Golden Lyra (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Going Gone (IRE) | 14 | 4 | 1m4f–1m6½f | Class 2 |
| Golden Lyra (IRE) | 9 | 3 | 7f–1m4f | Listed |
| Sir Callisto (IRE) | 15 | 2 | 1m4f | — |
| Pinoroyale (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 1 | 9% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Smithers | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Harry Sexton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cian Cullinan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr R M McParland | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Josh Younge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Markey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ross Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 1 | 5% | −12.00 |
| Hood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 26+10d | Cork (IRE) | Ballymaloe Foods Handicap Hurdle Prominent early - 4th at halfway - ground slipped away turning in and soon beaten - finished 16th | 16/21 | 1½ | 10-3 | 78 | 63C | 73C | Josh Williamson | 33/1 |
| 22 Oct 26+12d | Clonmel (IRE) | Kilclooney Woods (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle Raced in the pack's midst - progressed after 3 out to challenge for the front for a short spell - under pressure and slipped to 6th at the last before fading on the run-in to finish 7th | 7/16 | 4¼ | 10-6 | 79 | 106B | 91A | Mr R M McParland | 40/1 |
| 10 Oct 26+45d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Protection & Prosperity Financial Services Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle Prominent early - minor error 5th and pushed along after - faded turning in and finished 10th | 10/15 | 1¼ | 10-5 | 80 | 89C | 72C | Josh Williamson | 9/1 |
| 26 Aug 26+23d | Bellewstown (IRE) | John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I) Settled midpack early - pushed along three out - unable to close - well held at the finish | 8/15 | 10 | 10-5 | 80 | 74B | 78A | Josh Williamson | 11/2 |
| 03 Aug 26+24d | Cork (IRE) | Follow Us On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (Div II) Settled in the pack early - still around 5th at halfway - moved left approaching two out - driven on soon after - drew level at the final flight - kicked clear on the run-in for a clear-cut success | 1/16 | 9-12 | 74 | 80B | 99A | Josh Williamson | 6/1 | |
| 10 Jul 26+40d | Kilbeggan | Larrigy's Pub Handicap Hurdle (0-100) settled behind the pacesetter early - went to the front at the 3rd and stretched clear after 3 out - gap cut and overtaken entering the straight - no threat to those in front 1f out - slipped to 4th near the line | 4/16 | ½ | 9-13 | 75 | 70B | 84A | Josh Younge | 9/1 |
| 31 May 26+18d | Kilbeggan | Midland Veterinary Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards back - improved into contention 3 out - 6th and driven after following fence - unable to threaten leaders in straight but continued at same rate to finish 7th | 7/13 | hd | 10-4 | 76 | 111B | 90A | Gavin Brouder | 17/2 |
| 13 May 26+9d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Settled early behind leading group - moved into third by the 4th and held that spot into the 5th - advanced to second after two out - edged in front briefly before the last - overtaken on the run to the line - unable to match winner's late surge | 2/19 | 5½ | 10-2 | 74 | 72B | 108A | Gavin Brouder | 20/1 |
| 04 May 26+102d | Down Royal | Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Up with the pace early - blundered 1st - front 2nd - nudged forward before dropping back before 3 out - fell away - terrible error 2 out with rider losing the stirrups and finished a remote 17th | 17/20 | 29 | 9-10 | 75 | 54C | 68C | Harry Sexton | 15/2 |
| 22 Jan 26+27d | Gowran Park | Langton House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up in the pack early - made no impression through the race - dropped away from 3 out - well beaten in 12th | 12/15 | 14 | 9-12 | 77 | — | 69C | Shane Markey | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+36d | Down Royal | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up at the back - knocked and driven on approaching 3 out - improved into the middle of the pack by 2 out - stumbled at that fence - stayed on same speed to finish 9th | 9/20 | ½ | 10-2 | 78 | 70B | 86A | Ross Berry | 20/1 |
| 20 Nov 25+21d | Thurles | Racing Again On The 27th November Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up at the back - unable to land a blow - driven and stayed on same speed through the closing stages - finished 13th | 13/17 | 1 | 10-1 | 80 | 61B | 77A | Harry Sexton | 25/1 |
| 30 Oct 25+19d | Thurles | Two-Mile Borris Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up at the back - stumbled early over the first two fences - lost touch before 5 out and pulled up before 2 out | PU/18 | — | 10-6 | 83 | — | — | Liam McKenna | 25/1 |
| 11 Oct 25+47d | Fairyhouse | FLC Frank Lynch & Co. Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up at the back - driven from the 5th - stumbled 3 out - bumped lightly 2 out - hampered at the last but stayed on to finish 8th | 8/16 | 4¾ | 10-10 | 86 | 87B | 93A | Gavin Brouder | 40/1 |
| 25 Aug 25+89d | Downpatrick | Ulster Carpets Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to pace early - 4th at halfway - driven and slipped back before 3 out with a small error then found nothing more | 9/9 | 44 | 10-5 | 89 | 71C | 68C | Conor Smithers | 50/1 |
| 28 May 25+23d | Wexford | Fleadh Cheoil Wexford August 3rd - 10th Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Settled towards the back of the field - pushed along before 3 out - dropped away and finished well adrift in 10th | 10/13 | 9 | 10-10 | 93 | 74C | 74C | Conor Smithers | 9/1 |
| 05 May 25+32d | Down Royal | Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - 14th at halfway - urged into contention after 3 out - improved to 6th nearing the last and stayed on steadily to finish 5th | 5/19 | 5 | 10-8 | 93 | 91B | 95A | Conor Smithers | 33/1 |
| 03 Apr 25+170d | Naas | Franco Hughes Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sluggish start - settled at back tugging keenly - swept forward to hit front by the 3rd - overtaken 4 out - dropped away in a hurry - well beaten at the finish | 16/18 | 49 | 10-8 | 95 | 28C | 69C | Cian Cullinan | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Oct 24+10d | Punchestown | William Hill Proper Betting 3-Y-O Hurdle Sat close behind the front pair in 3rd - fighting for control early - blundered at the first and clipped the second - pushed along and slipped to 4th two out with no danger to those ahead | 4/7 | 26 | 10-5 | — | 71C | 74C | Conor Smithers | 100/1 |
| 05 Oct 24+36d | Gowran Park | www.gowranpark.ie 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Held in midfield early - stumbled at the first then urged into 10th before two out - unable to find more late finishing well beaten | 8/15 | 3¼ | 10-7 | — | 70B | 71A | Conor Smithers | 125/1 |
| 30 Aug 24 | Down Royal | Dale Farm Dromona 3-Y-O Hurdle Held up towards the back - stumbled markedly at the first - still in mid-division at halfway - driven forward but making no dent on the leaders after a mild interference two out - stayed on at one gait to finish fifth | 5/9 | 6½ | 10-5 | — | 61C | 79C | Cian Cullinan | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Chesterbaylad won?
- Chesterbaylad (IRE) won 1 of 21 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 4.8%. Placed 3 times in total (14.3% of starts).
- Who trains Chesterbaylad?
- Chesterbaylad (IRE) is trained by Ms Helen P Markham, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 November 2026.
- Who is Chesterbaylad's sire?
- Chesterbaylad (IRE) is by Ribchester (IRE) out of Sea The Sun (GER), whose sire is Sea The Stars.
- What going does Chesterbaylad prefer?
- Chesterbaylad (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 11 starts (9.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Chesterbaylad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 1 November 2026. The highest on record is 95.
- What is Chesterbaylad's sire's record?
- Ribchester (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9% of 2,771 runs since Apr 2021 (261 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 15.1% from 119. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 14% from 215.
- Who are Chesterbaylad's siblings?
- Out of Sea The Sun (GER), Chesterbaylad (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Going Gone (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Listed (Golden Lyra (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–1m6½f. As at Nov 2026.