Dancing After Dark (IRE)
Dancing After Dark is a 1 from 14 mare who won the Follow Us On Instagram At Limerick Races Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Limerick in Nov 2024 over 2m5f – 3m on soft ground off an official rating of 88. All her turf starts have come on that surface or similar, with her sole success at the trip range where she has 10 runs. Typically held up, she finished 9 of 16 at Tramore in Apr 2026 when last raced off OR 87, 12lb below her highest ever mark of 99.
- 1–14Wins / Runs
- 7.1%Strike rate
- 3 (21.4%)Placed
- +3.00£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 1.21Fair A/E n=14 · 0.96 incl. margin
- 99Highest OR
- 111dAvg 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 127
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 | 84A | 66.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 104C | 77.5 | 1 · — |
| Good | 2 | 97B | 43 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 127B | 83.5 | 2 · 127 / 115.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 84A | 51 | — |
Of 14 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 9 figures from 14 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 6 analysed runs
- Held up 5 (83%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 2,244 runs since Jan 2008 (184 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +40.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 56 | 3 | 5.4% | −4.1 | — |
| Good | 784 | 86 | 11% | +1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 345 | 33 | 9.6% | +0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 663 | 56 | 8.4% | −1.1 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 360 | 33 | 9.2% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | −6.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −3.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | −6.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 603 | 48 | 8% | −1.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 834 | 96 | 11.5% | +2 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 611 | 55 | 9% | −0.5 | 1 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 135 | 12 | 8.9% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them War Soldier (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–2m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (War Soldier (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Soldier (IRE) | 15 | 4 | 1m7½f–2m3½f | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | +9.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +15.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | +7.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Donovan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +12.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| P J O'Hanlon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr C J Shine | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr M J O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Tongue tie | 6 | 1 | 17% | +11.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | +6.00 |
| Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 26+32d | Tramore | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up early - pushed along four out with little response - well held at finish | 9/16 | nk | 10-12 | 87 | 104C | 89C | Philip Donovan | 12/1 |
| 19 Mar 26+43d | Cork | Gentlemen's League Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - hit the fourth from home and soon under pressure - lost touch before being pulled up approaching three out | PU/11 | — | 10-11 | 91 | — | — | Mr C J Shine | 6/1 |
| 04 Feb 26+375d | Punchestown | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Mares Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - still 8th at halfway - moved into 5th three out - pushed into 4th after that then stayed on without finding more up the run-in | 4/10 | 5 | 10-5 | 92 | 127B | 94A | Philip Donovan | 33/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+28d | Fairyhouse | Early Bird For Easter Festival At Fairyhouse Handicap Chase Held up at back - still down the field after 9th before finding some headway 5 out - unable to quicken from 2 out and beaten well home | 9/19 | ½ | 10-6 | 95 | — | 83A | Philip Donovan | 14/1 |
| 28 Dec 24+39d | Limerick | D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Held up towards the back - still down in 14th at halfway - improved on the inside to move into 6th before 2 out - pushed into 5th before finishing 4th after the last and stayed on to the line | 4/18 | 5 | 11-2 | 95 | 70B | 103A | Philip Donovan | 6/1 |
| 19 Nov 24+25d | Limerick | Follow Us On Instagram At Limerick Races Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up towards the back early - moved through the pack before 3 out to hit the front - covered ground smoothly to 2 out - pushed clear approaching the last - stayed on strongly to the line - won easily | 1/11 | 11-7 | 88 | 50A | 120A | Philip Donovan | 16/1 | |
| 25 Oct 24+25d | Sligo | Callan Tansey Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled midfield early - bumped after 3rd then sluggish over 6th - already beaten and untidy 2 out before finishing well back | 7/12 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 90 | 84A | 94A | Donagh Meyler | 12/1 |
| 30 Sep 24+521d | Roscommon | Image Furnishings Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Went straight to front - stumbled 4th and again 7th - lost command 9th - blundered following fence - faltered rapidly - retired before 5 out | PU/12 | — | 10-6 | 92 | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 33/1 |
| 28 Apr 23+18d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Star Champion Hunters Chase | PU/11 | — | 11-7 | — | — | — | Mr M J O'Connor | 200/1 |
| 10 Apr 23+269d | Cork | Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Mares Maiden Hunters Chase | 10/14 | hd | 11-11 | — | 63C | 82C | Mr Derek O'Connor | 7/2F |
| 15 Jul 22+32d | Kilbeggan | Hurley Family Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 14/16 | 4½ | 11-6 | 99 | — | 86C | P J O'Hanlon | 10/1 |
| 13 Jun 22+28d | Kilbeggan | Greville Arms Hotel Mullingar Mares Hurdle | 2/5 | 3 | 10-11 | — | -11C | 99B | P J O'Hanlon | 16/1 |
| 16 May 22+9d | Killarney | Cronin Electrical Mares Maiden Hurdle | 6/15 | 4¾ | 10-13 | — | 97B | 106A | Donagh Meyler | 50/1 |
| 07 May 22 | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle | 12/16 | 15 | 11-7 | — | 51C | 90C | Donagh Meyler | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Dancing After Dark (IRE) won?
- Dancing After Dark (IRE) won 1 of 14 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.1%. Placed 3 times in total (21.4% of starts).
- Who trains Dancing After Dark (IRE)?
- Dancing After Dark (IRE) is trained by J G Bennett, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 20 April 2026.
- Who is Dancing After Dark (IRE)'s sire?
- Dancing After Dark (IRE) is by Mountain High (IRE) out of After Dark (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Dancing After Dark (IRE) prefer?
- Dancing After Dark (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 8 starts (12.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Dancing After Dark (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 87, from the run on 20 April 2026. The highest on record is 99.
- What is Dancing After Dark (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Mountain High (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 2,244 runs since Jan 2008 (184 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Dancing After Dark (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of After Dark (IRE), Dancing After Dark (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: War Soldier (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (War Soldier (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–2m3½f. As at Oct 2026.