Horse profile
Daddy Long Legs (FR)
by Almanzor (FR) out of Private Eye (FR) (American Post)
21 runs · 15 courses · from May 2022
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
6 wins · 6 courses
Last run 22 Aug 2026 · 1st of 5
KTB Profile
Daddy Long Legs won six of 21 starts including a Grade 3 success in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Tipperary in Oct 2024. Four of those wins came over 1m5f – 2m and three on good ground. He also landed a beginners steeplechase at Killarney in Aug 2026 on good ground. His last run at Killarney in Aug 2026 was a win.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 67lb off peak
- 6–21Wins / Runs
- 28.6%Strike rate
- 13 (61.9%)Placed
- −6.93£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.06Fair A/E n=21 · 0.90 incl. margin
- 152Highest OR
- 78dAvg 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 rating85↓ 67lb off peak
85
85–152
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 126
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 143A | 110.5 | 3 runs · 128 / 121 |
| Soft | 5 | 115B | 96 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 128A | 119 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 143A | 101 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 128A | 106 | 2 runs · 121 / 106 |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 126A | 114.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 20 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 20 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 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Held up 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Led 3 (21%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 3 (21%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,106 runs since Apr 2021 (282 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 16.2% from 154. Weakest on heavy going: 4.7% from 149. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 12.9% from 303.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 6 | 3 | 50% | +40.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 154 | 25 | 16.2% | +6.6 | — |
| Good | 351 | 42 | 12% | +2.4 | 3 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 329 | 24 | 7.3% | −2.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 405 | 39 | 9.6% | 0 | 2 from 9 |
| Heavy | 149 | 7 | 4.7% | −4.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 712 | 62 | 8.7% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | +3.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 257 | 28 | 10.9% | +1.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 648 | 52 | 8% | −1.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 753 | 68 | 9% | −0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 303 | 39 | 12.9% | +3.3 | 4 from 14 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 119 | 12 | 10.1% | +0.5 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +40.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2021 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Private Eye (FR) (American Post)
8 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Best Secret (FR) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m1f–1m4f; the highest grade won is Group 3 (Best Secret (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Secret (FR) | 12 | 4 | 1m2f–1m4f | Group 3 |
| Private Affair (FR) | 4 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Private Romance (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 1m1f | — |
| My Valentine (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| La Peregrina (FR) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Forty Winks (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Private Delight (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Private Daisy (FR) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | −2.42 |
| Good | 7 | 3 | 43% | −1.51 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.14 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.27 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.20 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Plumpton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.14 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.38 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 4 | 29% | −4.28 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.35 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 9 | 4 | 44% | +1.31 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.86 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| W J Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Colin Keane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nico de Boinville | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thomas Trullier | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 3 | 21% | −7.00 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 2 | 50% | +1.34 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.27 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.65 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 38% | −0.66 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 5 | 33% | −3.55 |
| Flat | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 22 Aug 26+24d | Killarney (IRE) | Moynihan Scaffolding Ltd. And The Warehouse Café Beginners Steeplechase Front from the off - stretched the field approaching 8th - in command before 3 out - margin trimmed before the last - stayed on strongly up the run-in to score with plenty in hand | 1/5 | 11-12 | — | 91C | 144B | Brian Hayes | 13/8F | |
| 29 Jul 26+27d | Galway (IRE) | Visit Tote26 On Course Today (Q.R.) Maiden Wide and settled midfield early - 8th at halfway - moved through on the outside over 2f out - urged into 4th 2f out - driven into 3rd entering the straight - went 2nd 1f out but couldn't threaten the leader - stayed on same gear then bumped near the finish to hold 3rd | 3/18 | nk | 11-12 | 85 | — | 90A | Mr P W Mullins | 6/1 |
| 02 Jul 26+12d | Limerick | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) Sat behind the front group early - third at halfway - moved into second four out - shared the advantage two out - pressed for effort before the last - overtaken close home and stayed on same rate to finish second | 2/5 | 2 | 11-1 | 150 | 128C | 146B | Paul Townend | 8/13F |
| 20 Jun 26+26d | Down Royal | Event Co Marquees Maiden Sat close up early - moved into 3rd and going smoothly with 2f left before pushed into 2nd inside final furlong - held that spot to the line finishing 2nd beaten 3 lengths | 2/9 | 3 | 9-9 | — | 103A | 86A | W J Lee | 10/3 |
| 25 May 26+94d | Ballinrobe | McHale ProPel Hurdle Sat handy in 4th early - improved into 3rd approaching the last two - moved up to second after the final obstacle - lost momentum for a moment turning into the straight when boxed in - pushed into the lead 150 yards from home - won without needing to be pressed | 1/8 | 11-2 | 152 | 121B | 144B | Paul Townend | 8/11F | |
| 20 Feb 26+287d | Southwell (AW) | SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Held a midpack spot early - urged forward approaching 3f out - lost touch inside final 2f - well held at the line | 9/13 | 11 | 9-6 | — | 83C | 69C | Ryan Moore | 11/2 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 May 25+19d | Ballinrobe | West Tyre Maiden Sluggish start settling towards the back - still only 6th at the midpoint before urged into 3rd with 2 1/2f left - unable to close in the straight and held late | 3/9 | 8½ | 10-7 | — | 126A | 88A | Colin Keane | 4/6F |
| 20 Apr 25+37d | Plumpton | BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled midpack early - improved into second three out - roused approaching the home bend - hit the front for a stride before two out - stayed on up the straight but well held by winner | 2/11 | 4¼ | 12-0 | 151 | 143A | 159A | Nico de Boinville | 10/1 |
| 14 Mar 25+40d | Cheltenham | William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held a midfield spot early - blundered two out and lost momentum - one-paced finish from the back marker - safely held all the way to the line finishing 9th | 9/16 | 1¼ | 12-0 | 152 | 84B | 148A | Sean O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 02 Feb 25+71d | Leopardstown | Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Settled at rear early - moved into distant fourth by 6th - advanced to third turning for home - pushed into a clear second before the final flight - stayed on at one speed to finish second | 2/5 | 6½ | 11-12 | 147 | 86C | 148B | Sean O'Keeffe | 40/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Nov 24+22d | Punchestown | Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1) Held up early - moved into 4th by halfway staying with front group - lost touch after 3 out and unable to close | 5/7 | 1½ | 11-12 | 149 | 96C | 121C | Michael O'Sullivan | 14/1 |
| 01 Nov 24+26d | Down Royal | Bottlegreen Hurdle (Grade 3) Set the pace - errors at 2nd and 3rd fences cost the lead - off the pace in 2nd at halfway - driven before 2 out - dropped to 3rd approaching the last - one-paced on the run-in | 3/6 | 5½ | 11-8 | 150 | 128A | 139B | Paul Townend | 7/4 |
| 06 Oct 24+66d | Tipperary | Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (grade 3) Set the pace from the outset - opened up a five length lead approaching two out then extended further - strolled home unchallenged | 1/5 | 11-5 | 150 | 119C | 157B | Paul Townend | EvensF | |
| 01 Aug 24+28d | Galway | Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3) Sluggish start settling at the back - still buried in the pack at halfway making no headway approaching 2 out - held no more late and allowed to finish in own time | 19/19 | nk | 11-10 | 150 | 100C | 127C | Paul Townend | 5/1F |
| 04 Jul 24+65d | Tipperary | Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) | 5/8 | 19 | 11-5 | 150 | 73C | 121C | Paul Townend | 2/5F |
| 30 Apr 24+6d | Punchestown | Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed) | 1/24 | 11-4 | 135 | 115B | 164A | Paul Townend | 16/5F | |
| 24 Apr 24+80d | Ludlow | Butty Bach Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 11-9 | 135 | 85A | 124B | Mr P W Mullins | 1/7F | |
| 04 Feb 24+39d | Leopardstown | Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 6/10 | 9 | 11-12 | — | — | 127A | Mr P W Mullins | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 23+27d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | PU/9 | — | 11-12 | — | — | — | Paul Townend | 9/4F |
| 30 Nov 23+555d | Thurles | Killinan Maiden Hurdle | 1/15 | 11-12 | — | 102B | 149A | Paul Townend | 11/8F | |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 24 May 22 | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Prix Pot au Feu (Maiden) (3yo Unraced Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 2/13 | shd | 9-2 | — | — | — | Thomas Trullier | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Daddy Long Legs won?
- Daddy Long Legs (FR) won 6 of 21 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 28.6%. Placed 13 times in total (61.9% of starts).
- Who trains Daddy Long Legs?
- Daddy Long Legs (FR) is trained by W P Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 22 August 2026.
- Who is Daddy Long Legs's sire?
- Daddy Long Legs (FR) is by Almanzor (FR) out of Private Eye (FR), whose sire is American Post.
- What going does Daddy Long Legs prefer?
- Daddy Long Legs (FR) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 7 starts (42.9%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Daddy Long Legs's official rating?
- Daddy Long Legs (FR)'s highest official rating on record is 152.
- What is Daddy Long Legs's sire's record?
- Almanzor (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,106 runs since Apr 2021 (282 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 16.2% from 154. Weakest on heavy going: 4.7% from 149. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 12.9% from 303.
- Who are Daddy Long Legs's siblings?
- Out of Private Eye (FR), Daddy Long Legs (FR) has 8 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Best Secret (FR) (4). Highest grade won: Group 3 (Best Secret (FR)). The wins came over 1m1f–1m4f. As at Nov 2026.