Combs (IRE)
Combs is a gelding who has two wins from 12 starts on turf, both gained on his first visit to the course. He won the Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle at Kilbeggan in Sep 2026 over 1m5f – 2m on good to soft off an official rating of 116 and the Tipperary Town Maiden at Tipperary in Apr 2025 over 1m2f – 1m4f on soft. Typically held up, he was held in the Class 1 Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle in Memory Of John Molyneaux at Listowel in Sep 2026, finishing 10 of 13 off an official rating of 118.
- 2–12Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 6 (50%)Placed
- +3.00£1 level staken=12 at SP
- 1.46Fair A/E n=12 · 1.17 incl. margin
- 120Highest OR
- 72dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 116
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 142A | 101 | 3 · 142 / 112 |
| Good | 2 | 90B | 89.5 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 149A | 118 | 2 · 149 / 118 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 149A | 90 | 6 · 149 / 103 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 112B | 100.5 | 1 · — |
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 2 | 77A | 75 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 77A | 75 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 12 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 5 (56%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (22%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (22%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 21,863 runs since Jan 2008 (1,593 horses).
Strongest on firm going: 15% from 107.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 107 | 16 | 15% | +3.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 3,694 | 452 | 12.2% | +0.9 | — |
| Good | 4,838 | 510 | 10.5% | −0.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 2,406 | 251 | 10.4% | −0.9 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,722 | 253 | 9.3% | −2 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 822 | 69 | 8.4% | −2.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 7,273 | 916 | 12.6% | +1.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,064 | 278 | 13.5% | +2.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 10,694 | 1,251 | 11.7% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4,990 | 546 | 10.9% | −0.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,464 | 236 | 9.6% | −1.7 | 1 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,089 | 109 | 10% | −1.3 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 472 | 41 | 8.7% | −2.6 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 86 | 7 | 8.1% | −3.2 | — |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
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
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Indie Angel (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m2f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Indie Angel (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indie Angel (IRE) | 15 | 5 | 7f–1m | Group 2 |
| Expensive Liaison (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Miss Clementine (IRE) | 10 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 6 |
| Ghaiyyath Dream (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Verderon (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Healy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| L P Dempsey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 1 | 100% | +11.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.00 |
| None | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.00 |
| Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +9.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 26+21d | Listowel (IRE) | Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap) In Memory Of John Molyneaux (Listed) Sat just behind pace - 3rd at halfway - clipped one 3 out while making ground - urged along in 5th turning in and soon held - finished 10th | 10/13 | 3¾ | 10-11 | 118 | 90B | 112A | Danny Gilligan | 16/1 |
| 03 Sep 26+150d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle (Div II) Shared the front early before settling second briefly - back on terms before 3 out - went in front 2 out - held a slim edge at the last - kept responding to reach the line in command | 1/14 | 11-10 | 116 | 116B | 141A | Danny Gilligan | 2/1F | |
| 06 Apr 26+20d | Fairyhouse | Farmhouse Foods Novice Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - made no headway when roused in the straight - plugged on from 2f out but well held in 9th | 9/21 | ½ | 11-2 | 118 | 72B | 113A | Danny Gilligan | 20/1 |
| 17 Mar 26+62d | Down Royal | Bluegrass Relite Maiden Hurdle Sat close behind pace - stumbled 4th and urged along - held 4th at halfway - improved into 3rd turning in - pushed along 3 out then found nothing to sixth | 6/19 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 120 | 112B | 114A | Jack Kennedy | 5/1 |
| 14 Jan 26+16d | Fairyhouse | Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Hurdle Settled just behind the pace early - still in touch after 3 out - hit the second-last and slipped back to third before the last - one-dimensional in the closing stages to finish 4th | 4/8 | 2½ | 10-7 | 120 | 142A | 117A | Kevin Healy | 11/1 |
| 29 Dec 25+37d | Limerick | QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Sat close to the front group early - 6th at halfway - urged forward turning into straight - up to 4th two out - held 3rd but couldn't threaten those ahead at the last and stayed on at the same rate | 3/12 | ¾ | 10-0 | 113 | 149A | 128A | L P Dempsey | 12/1 |
| 22 Nov 25+49d | Punchestown | Total Event Rental 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Contested front spot early - went clear from 2nd then shared command from 4th - back in command 2 out - pressed and lost command near last - third turning in - unable to find more late | 3/13 | 1½ | 11-0 | — | 87B | 132A | Jack Kennedy | 5/1 |
| 04 Oct 25+36d | Gowran Park | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Sat handy in 3rd early - hit front 2nd after small error at 5th - drew alongside before 3 out then driven up and overtaken after 2 out - couldn't quicken back in 3rd - urged out after the last - stayed on at one level to finish 3rd | 3/12 | 2½ | 11-0 | — | 90A | 127A | Jack Kennedy | 6/4F |
| 29 Aug 25+127d | Down Royal | Golden Cow 3-Y-O Hurdle Went with pacesetter early after a scratchy leap at the first - settled just behind the front pair - drifted left at the second - held second turning halfway - wobbled at the fifth from home - pushed into fourth after three out - rallied to share the lead again two out - asked for more into second before the last - clipped the final fence - stuck on for a one-paced second | 2/7 | 9½ | 10-12 | — | 89A | 118A | Jack Kennedy | 7/2 |
| 24 Apr 25+197d | Tipperary | Tipperary Town Maiden Handy early - hit front after opening furlong - asked for effort into straight and again inside final 2f - stayed on strongly to prevail | 1/8 | 9-8 | — | 134A | 84A | Chris Hayes | 11/1 | |
| 09 Oct 24+76d | Navan | Navan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden Sat close to the front group early - fighting for control in front - urged forward in 4th with 3f left - couldn't close on the pair up front approaching the final furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish fifth | 5/11 | nk | 9-7 | — | 77A | 74A | Declan McDonogh | 28/1 |
| 25 Jul 24 | Leopardstown | Frank Conroy Irish EBF Maiden | 7/8 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 73A | 74A | Declan McDonogh | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Combs (IRE) won?
- Combs (IRE) won 2 of 12 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 6 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Combs (IRE)?
- Combs (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 September 2026.
- Who is Combs (IRE)'s sire?
- Combs (IRE) is by Dark Angel (IRE) out of Indigo Lady (GB), whose sire is Sir Percy.
- What going does Combs (IRE) prefer?
- Combs (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 Combs (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 118, from the run on 24 September 2026. The highest on record is 120.
- What is Combs (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Dark Angel (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 21,863 runs since Jan 2008 (1,593 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on firm going: 15% from 107.
- Who are Combs (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Indigo Lady (GB), Combs (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Indie Angel (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Indie Angel (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.