Horse profile
Connemara Rose (IRE)
by Desert King (IRE) out of Brillantina (FR) (Crystal Glitters)
34 runs · 20 courses · from Apr 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 15 Oct 2008 — 6,586 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2008 · 5th of 10
3 wins · Wexford, Clonmel & Roscommon
Last raced off OR 103
KTB Profile
Connemara Rose (IRE) is 3 from 34. Hasn't won since Jul 2008. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 11 on softer).
Based on 34 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
Progeny in our archive
Produce record
As a dam, Connemara Rose (IRE) has 5 produce in the archive, 2 winners — most wins Prickly (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 1m6f–2m4½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly (IRE) | 31 | 7 | 1m6f–2m3½f | — |
| Inforapenny (IRE) | 26 | 2 | 2m4f–2m4½f | — |
| Wingoldandwearit (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Argentoratum (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Reval Rock (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
- 3–34Wins / Runs
- 8.8%Strike rate
- 14 (41.2%)Placed
- −7.50£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 0.99Fair A/E n=34 · 0.73 incl. margin
- 106Highest OR
- 39dAvg 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 rating103↓ 3lb off peak
103
38–106
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
Desert King (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 9% of 1,142 runs since Jan 2008 (104 horses).
Strongest on good to soft going: 13.4% from 157.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 1 | 20% | +11 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Firm | 122 | 10 | 8.2% | −0.8 | 0 from 6 |
| Good | 384 | 40 | 10.4% | +1.4 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 157 | 21 | 13.4% | +4.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 267 | 19 | 7.1% | −1.9 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 139 | 9 | 6.5% | −2.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 68 | 3 | 4.4% | −4.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 44 | 3 | 6.8% | −2.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 5 | 7% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 396 | 45 | 11.4% | +2.4 | 2 from 22 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 398 | 35 | 8.8% | −0.2 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 192 | 12 | 6.3% | −2.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 29 | 3 | 10.3% | +1.3 | — |
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
Brillantina (FR) (Crystal Glitters)
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orinocovsky (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Connemara Kate (IRE) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
| Hilton Honey (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.00 |
| Firm | 8 | 2 | 25% | +10.50 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tipperary | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Perth | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +10.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 22 | 2 | 9% | −3.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis O'Regan | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| Paul Carberry | 4 | 2 | 50% | +15.00 |
| Davy Condon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| R Walsh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| D J Casey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jason Maguire | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| P W Flood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Adrian Lane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Quinlan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| S P McCann | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B McLean | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| J P Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rory Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 1 | 6% | −10.50 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 8 | 2 | 25% | +11.00 |
| Tongue tie | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +10.00 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2005 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 17% | +8.50 |
| Chase | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Oct 08+20d | Wetherby | Skybet.com Supporting Spinal Research Bobby Renton Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 6 | 9-9 | 103 | 81A | Sean Quinlan | 6/1 |
| 25 Sep 08+27d | Perth | Bell Lawrie Investment Management Handicap Chase | 3/9 | 7 | 10-7 | 106 | 108A | Paul Carberry | 7/1 |
| 29 Aug 08+19d | Down Royal | Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 13/20 | 8 | 11-12 | 100 | 91C | S P McCann | 10/1 |
| 10 Aug 08+30d | Downpatrick | Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 3/12 | 3½ | 11-11 | 99 | 123A | R Walsh | 7/2J |
| 11 Jul 08+42d | Wexford | Poolcourt Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 1/14 | 11-5 | 91 | 119A | Paul Carberry | 7/1 | |
| 30 May 08+9d | Tramore | John Harney On-course Bookmaker Handicap Chase (0-109) | 4/11 | 4½ | 10-8 | 91 | 96A | D J Casey | 11/2 |
| 21 May 08+3d | Sligo | Belfry Handicap Hurdle (81-109) | 5/10 | 4½ | 11-0 | 92 | 93A | D J Casey | 12/1 |
| 18 May 08+10d | Navan | Bar-One Racing Handicap Hurdle (0-130) | 4/16 | 2½ | 9-10 | 92 | 99A | D J Casey | 6/1 |
| 08 May 08+160d | Clonmel | Slievenamon Mares Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 1/15 | 10-3 | 85 | 115A | Paul Carberry | 10/1 | |
| 2007 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 07+9d | Musselburgh | St Andrew's Day Handicap Chase | 4/7 | 2½ | 10-7 | 101 | 80C | Jason Maguire | 7/1 |
| 21 Nov 07+7d | Fairyhouse | Herbertstown (Mares) Novice Chase | 3/8 | 4 | 11-1 | 101 | 98C | Paul Carberry | 7/1 |
| 14 Nov 07+12d | Downpatrick | Ladbrokes 0800 777 888 Handicap Chase (0-102) | 3/9 | 3½ | 11-2 | 92 | 90C | B McLean | 6/1 |
| 02 Nov 07+93d | Down Royal | Betfair Handicap Chase (0-116) | F/12 | — | 10-3 | 91 | — | J P Elliott | 8/1 |
| 01 Aug 07+55d | Perth | Renault Vans Handicap Chase | 6/10 | 13 | 10-9 | 103 | 76C | Jason Maguire | 8/1 |
| 07 Jun 07+9d | Tipperary | John Harney Bookmaker Handicap Chase (0-102) | 7/18 | 4 | 11-6 | 96 | 83C | R Walsh | 7/2 |
| 29 May 07+8d | Ballinrobe | Danolla's Fish & Chips Handicap Chase (0-95) | 2/13 | 2 | 11-7 | 90 | 105C | R Walsh | 6/4F |
| 21 May 07+41d | Roscommon | Sherry Fitzgerald Handicap Chase (0-109) | 2/12 | ½ | 10-6 | 85 | 102C | P W Flood | 7/2F |
| 10 Apr 07+7d | Fairyhouse | Bambury Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-116) | 4/11 | 1½ | 9-10 | 38 | 92C | Davy Condon | 10/1 |
| 03 Apr 07+143d | Gowran Park | Gowran Beginners Chase | 7/18 | 1 | 11-7 | — | 87C | Davy Condon | 20/1 |
| 2006 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 11 Nov 06+10d | Naas (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase | 10/17 | 8 | 11-4 | — | 94C | Davy Condon | 25/1 |
| 01 Nov 06+138d | Punchestown | Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase | 11/18 | 2½ | 11-4 | — | 82C | Davy Condon | 40/1 |
| 16 Jun 06+15d | Navan | Peter O'Brien Landscapes Mares Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 4/16 | 3 | 11-2 | 93 | 115C | Denis O'Regan | 5/1F |
| 01 Jun 06+12d | Punchestown | Tote Sports Lounge Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 4/21 | 1 | 10-11 | 93 | 87C | Denis O'Regan | 16/1 |
| 20 May 06+247d | Punchestown (IRE) | Ireland For Horses Handicap Hurdle | 5/22 | ¾ | 10-10 | 93 | 106C | Denis O'Regan | 16/1 |
| 2005 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 15 Sep 05+12d | Tipperary | Woodlands Catering Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 7/20 | 2 | 10-13 | 94 | 98C | Denis O'Regan | 10/1 |
| 03 Sep 05+40d | Down Royal | Hillsborough Handicap Hurdle (74-102) | 4/19 | 1 | 11-4 | 94 | 104C | P W Flood | 10/1 |
| 25 Jul 05+17d | Galway | G.P.T. Sligo Novice Hurdle | 10/20 | 1½ | 10-10 | — | 87C | Denis O'Regan | 20/1 |
| 08 Jul 05+8d | Wexford | Bunclody Handicap (40-60) | 7/15 | ½ | 8-10 | 47 | 68C | Rory Cleary | 7/1 |
| 30 Jun 05+13d | Bellewstown | Sean Mcmanus Tyres Novice Hurdle | 6/13 | 11 | 11-2 | — | 98C | Barry Geraghty | 7/2 |
| 17 Jun 05+4d | Down Royal | Beechlawn House & Strangford Arms Mares Novice Hurdle | 2/20 | 2½ | 10-10 | — | 122C | Denis O'Regan | 9/2 |
| 13 Jun 05+25d | Roscommon | Elphin Maiden Hurdle | 1/18 | 10-11 | — | 99C | Denis O'Regan | 13/2 | |
| 19 May 05+22d | Tipperary | Tipperary Hurdle | 5/16 | 3 | 10-4 | — | 100C | Denis O'Regan | 33/1 |
| 27 Apr 05+25d | Punchestown | Aon Group/Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurance Hurdle | 15/25 | 7 | 10-6 | — | 80C | Adrian Lane | 50/1 |
| 02 Apr 05 | Navan | Hill Of Tara Novice Hurdle | 7/18 | 9 | 10-4 | — | 60C | Adrian Lane | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Connemara Rose won?
- Connemara Rose (IRE) won 3 of 34 archived starts between 2005 and 2008, a strike rate of 8.8%. Placed 14 times in total (41.2% of starts).
- Who trained Connemara Rose?
- Connemara Rose (IRE) was trained by Gordon Elliott on the most recent run on record, at Wetherby on 15 October 2008.
- Who is Connemara Rose's sire?
- Connemara Rose (IRE) is by Desert King (IRE) out of Brillantina (FR), whose sire is Crystal Glitters.
- What going does Connemara Rose prefer?
- Connemara Rose (IRE) has the best record on firm going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Connemara Rose's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 103, from the run on 15 October 2008. The highest on record is 106.
- What is Connemara Rose's sire's record?
- Desert King (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9% of 1,142 runs since Jan 2008 (104 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to soft going: 13.4% from 157.
- Who are Connemara Rose's siblings?
- Out of Brillantina (FR), Connemara Rose (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.
- Has Connemara Rose produced winners?
- As a dam, Connemara Rose (IRE) has 5 produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Prickly (IRE) (7). The wins came over 1m6f–2m4½f. As at Oct 2026.