Horse profile
Dark Ace (IRE)
24 runs · 11 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 5 courses
Ran 2 days ago · 7th of 13
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 6 of 9 analysed runs — Dark Ace (IRE) is 6 from 24. Last raced off 85, 8lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 24 archived runs · run-style from 9 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 6–24Wins / Runs
- 25%Strike rate
- 10 (41.7%)Placed
- +32.00£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 2.69Fair A/E n=24 · 2.11 incl. margin
- 93Highest OR
- 33dAvg 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↓ 8lb off peak
85
74–93
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 119
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 119A | 95 | 6 · 119 / 107 |
| Soft | 4 | 102A | 94 | 4 · 102 / 94 |
| Good | 4 | 98C | 86.5 | 2 · 98 / 95 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 18 | 119A | 92.5 | 10 · 119 / 100.5 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 102A | 98 | 3 · 102 / 98 |
Of 24 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 23 figures from 24 runs · as at 18 Oct 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 9 analysed runs
- Held up 6 (67%) · 2 wins
- Midfield 2 (22%) · 2 wins
- Led 1 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,091 runs since Jan 2008 (215 horses).
Strongest on good to soft going: 13.2% from 197. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 4.1% from 241.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 12 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 335 | 32 | 9.6% | +0.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 581 | 49 | 8.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 197 | 26 | 13.2% | +4.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 258 | 22 | 8.5% | −0.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 78 | 6 | 7.7% | −1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 630 | 55 | 8.7% | −0.4 | 5 from 13 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 702 | 79 | 11.3% | +2.2 | 1 from 5 |
| 6f – 7f | 1,011 | 90 | 8.9% | −0.2 | 5 from 19 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 241 | 10 | 4.1% | −5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 75 | 7 | 9.3% | +0.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 41 | 4 | 9.8% | +0.7 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 19 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
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
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Areille (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 5½f–6f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Areille (IRE) | 23 | 2 | 5½f–6f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 5 | 38% | +24.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +14.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 8 | 2 | 25% | +11.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Curragh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +17.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 19 | 5 | 26% | +18.00 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 1 | 20% | +14.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Caffrey | 13 | 4 | 31% | +29.50 |
| Oisin Orr | 2 | 2 | 100% | +11.50 |
| Rory Cleary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J M Sheridan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Foley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cieren Fallon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wayne Hassett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Colin Keane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +8.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 10% | +9.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +15.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 26+19d | Curragh (IRE) | DNG Nationwide Handicap | 7/13 | dht | 9-5 | 85 | 90C | 97A | Adam Caffrey | 9/2J |
| 26 Sep 26+13d | Curragh (IRE) | Kwiff Supercharged Joe McGrath Handicap Settled towards back early - pushed along with little response inside final furlong - ran on at one gait through to the line - finished 14th beaten 7.75L | 14/20 | nk | 9-3 | 88 | 98C | 80A | Adam Caffrey | 11/4F |
| 13 Sep 26+29d | Curragh (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - into 7th a furlong out and unable to find more | 6/24 | ½ | 8-11 | 88 | 73C | 104A | Adam Caffrey | 15/2 |
| 15 Aug 26+13d | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | BAR 1 Betting 'Download Our App' Mourne Handicap Held a midfield spot early travelling keenly - 4th turning into the straight - urged forward with 2f left - driven out a furlong from home - moved into 2nd and hit the front inside the final 150 yards - stayed on strongly to score | 1/12 | 9-5 | 91 | 115A | 108A | Adam Caffrey | 7/2F | |
| 02 Aug 26+15d | Galway (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap Held up in the pack early - pressed for effort with 2f left but unable to close - well held at the finish | 12/14 | 1 | 9-4 | 92 | — | 81A | J M Sheridan | 25/1 |
| 18 Jul 26+20d | Curragh (IRE) | Liverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap settled in the pack down the middle of the track - driven 2f out - soon under continued pressure without getting on terms | 10/20 | ½ | 9-5 | 93 | 101C | 97A | Adam Caffrey | 17/2 |
| 28 Jun 26+43d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap (Premier Handicap) Sat close to the front group early - pushed along in 6th with 2f left before finding space to move up to 3rd inside the final furlong - stuck on for third beaten three quarters of a length | 3/16 | ½ | 9-6 | 89 | 92C | 105A | Adam Caffrey | 9/2 |
| 16 May 26+43d | Newbury | Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap Settled at back early - shaken up and made ground over 1f out - checked between rivals in the final furlong but battled on well - finished third having found no way past the front two | 3/14 | nk | 8-10 | 88 | 98C | 97A | Shane Foley | 16/1 |
| 03 Apr 26+14d | Lingfield (AW) | Midnite All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap Held up in the pack - pushed along with a furlong left - moved through to hit the front close home - stayed on strongly to win | 1/12 | 9-2 | 83 | 100A | 97A | Oisin Orr | 7/2 | |
| 20 Mar 26+93d | Wolverhampton (AW) | SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap Settled in the pack early - closed on the front-runners with 2f left - found extra room on the rail and shifted right approaching the final furlong - stormed home to score | 1/11 | 9-4 | 79 | 119A | 101A | Oisin Orr | 8/1 | |
| 17 Dec 25+5d | Dundalk (AW) | BAR 1 Betting Gift Vouchers Available In Shop Handicap Towards the back - nudged along near the stands rail 2f out - picked up ground in the final furlong and ran on - finished 3rd beaten 1¼ lengths | 3/10 | shd | 8-7 | 79 | 106A | 84A | Rory Cleary | 7/2 |
| 12 Dec 25+16d | Dundalk (AW) | BAR 1 Betting Download New App Handicap Held up at the back - pushed along in 10th with 2f left - squeezed for space over a furlong out - stayed on late but held to finish 4th | 4/13 | ¾ | 9-3 | 79 | 95B | 91A | Adam Caffrey | 7/2J |
| 26 Nov 25+35d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap Slow to start - held up at back keeping a strong hold - driven with two furlongs left - progress to 5th inside final furlong - stayed on into 2nd but never able to challenge winner late | 2/9 | 4 | 8-8 | 80 | 108A | 87A | Rory Cleary | 14/1 |
| 22 Oct 25+68d | Navan | Final Fence Marquee Hospitality Package 15th & 16th November On Sale Now Handicap Settled midfield - going nicely in 4th approaching final 2f - asked for effort inside final furlong - stormed to front close home and stayed on strongly to win | 1/11 | 9-11 | 74 | 102A | 108A | Adam Caffrey | 18/1 | |
| 15 Aug 25+15d | Dundalk (AW) | Bar One Racing 'Bet 10 Get 50 Sign-Up Offer' Mourne Handicap Went forward early on the outer - 2nd at halfway - pushed for effort over 2f out - lacked response and lost ground final furlong | 6/9 | 1½ | 8-7 | 82 | 94A | 79A | Chris Hayes | 14/1 |
| 31 Jul 25+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Racing League Race 9 Handicap Sprang awkwardly at the off - never a factor thereafter - beaten a long way at the finish | 10/10 | 31 | 9-9 | 82 | -24C | 50C | Cieren Fallon | 9/1 |
| 12 Jul 25+38d | Dundalk (AW) | Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap Hesitant start - held a midpack position early - urged on with 2f left then finished strongly to take 4th | 4/11 | ½ | 8-4 | 84 | 101A | 80A | Wayne Hassett | 12/1 |
| 04 Jun 25+47d | Curragh | Sky Bet Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up towards back of pack - urged forward in 8th with 2f left - driven but couldn't find extra - finished well held in 8th | 8/14 | 1 | 9-5 | 84 | 81C | 80A | Adam Caffrey | 25/1 |
| 18 Apr 25+35d | Newcastle (AW) | BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap Settled with an eager attitude near the front - edged into command after two furlongs before being ridden and losing the advantage with over a furlong left - dropped away to finish 11th beaten 4.5 lengths | 11/14 | shd | 9-5 | 89 | 72B | 83A | Adam Caffrey | 66/1 |
| 14 Mar 25+119d | Dundalk (AW) | Horse Racing Every Friday Until 11th April Race Sat close to pace early - 3rd at halfway - driven with two furlongs left and unable to find more inside the final furlong | 5/6 | 2¼ | 9-8 | 89 | 91A | 82B | Colin Keane | 7/1 |
| 15 Nov 24+16d | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race Went straight to the front and fighting for control early - driven on with a furlong and a half left before drifting slightly left near the finish - finished strongly to win | 1/11 | 9-7 | 80 | 69A | 93A | Adam Caffrey | 6/1 | |
| 30 Oct 24+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden Sat behind the front pack early - still 4th with 2f remaining - pushed to the front inside the last two furlongs - opened daylight approaching the final furlong - kept finding to score with plenty in hand | 1/12 | 9-2 | — | 69A | 95A | Adam Caffrey | 11/1 | |
| 09 Oct 24+20d | Navan | Arkle Bar Median Auction Maiden Sat close to the front group pulling hard early - moved through to challenge for the front 2f out - pressed for effort and put in front - slipped to third with a furlong left - couldn't find more late and well held in 9th | 9/19 | shd | 8-13 | — | 75C | 64A | Adam Caffrey | 22/1 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Naas | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden Sent to front early - driven to stay clear then lost the advantage inside final 2f - pressed for effort and dropped away in the closing stages - finished eighth | 8/14 | nk | 9-5 | — | 73C | 74A | Ronan Whelan | 11/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Dark Ace (IRE) won?
- Dark Ace (IRE) won 6 of 24 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 25%. Placed 10 times in total (41.7% of starts).
- Who trains Dark Ace (IRE)?
- Dark Ace (IRE) is trained by Adrian McGuinness, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 15 October 2026.
- Who is Dark Ace (IRE)'s sire?
- Dark Ace (IRE) is by Soldier's Call (GB) out of Likewise (IRE), whose sire is Bushranger.
- What going does Dark Ace (IRE) prefer?
- Dark Ace (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 5 wins from 13 starts (38.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Dark Ace (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 15 October 2026. The highest on record is 93.
- What is Dark Ace (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Soldier's Call (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 2,091 runs since Jan 2008 (215 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to soft going: 13.2% from 197. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 4.1% from 241.
- Who are Dark Ace (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Likewise (IRE), Dark Ace (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Areille (IRE) (2). The wins came over 5½f–6f. As at Oct 2026.