Horse profile
Desertmore House (IRE)
by Court Cave (IRE) out of Swinley Bottom (IRE) (Woods Of Windsor)
31 runs · 12 courses · from Jan 2022
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 4 courses
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 30 Apr 2026 · 6th of 13
Last raced off OR 138
KTB Profile
Desertmore House won six of 31 starts on turf, including the Grade 3 Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel in Sep 2023 off an official rating of 135. All six wins came at 2m5f-3m or over 3m, with four on soft or heavy ground. He has won twice at both Downpatrick and Kilbeggan. Beaten favourite when sixth of 13 at Punchestown in Apr 2026, last raced off an official rating of 138.
Based on 31 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 6–31Wins / Runs
- 19.4%Strike rate
- 11 (35.5%)Placed
- +10.83£1 level staken=31 at SP
- 2.74Fair A/E n=31 · 2.16 incl. margin
- 145Highest OR
- 52dAvg 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 rating138↓ 7lb off peak
138
120–145
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 108
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 164B | 97 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 116A | 97 | 2 runs · 108 / 68.5 |
| Heavy | 4 | 151C | 73 | — |
| Good | 2 | 102A | 97.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 164B | 103 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 151C | 72.5 | 2 runs · 108 / 68.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 120A | 96.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 74A | 63 | — |
Of 31 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 31 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 11 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 5 (45%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (18%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (18%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,946 runs since Aug 2008 (552 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 233 | 28 | 12% | +1.9 | — |
| Good | 3,030 | 342 | 11.3% | +1.2 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,444 | 161 | 11.1% | +1 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 2,229 | 204 | 9.2% | −0.9 | 3 from 15 |
| Heavy | 937 | 64 | 6.8% | −3.3 | 1 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 3 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 71 | 1 | 1.4% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,789 | 169 | 9.4% | −0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,855 | 294 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,525 | 265 | 10.5% | +0.4 | 4 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 669 | 72 | 10.8% | +0.7 | 2 from 7 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Aug 2008 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Swinley Bottom (IRE) (Woods Of Windsor)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Bottom (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 15 | 3 | 20% | +6.83 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| Heavy | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | +6.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Naas | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Downpatrick | 4 | 2 | 50% | +12.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 2 | 67% | +6.83 |
| Listowel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 4 | 25% | +16.00 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 2 | 29% | +2.83 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Doyle | 20 | 5 | 25% | +17.50 |
| Mr John Reddington | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| J J Slevin | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| John Shinnick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 24 | 6 | 25% | +17.83 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 38% | +13.83 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 14 | 4 | 29% | +11.83 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +6.00 |
| NH Flat | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Apr 26+50d | Punchestown | Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase Shared front spot early - bumped mildly at the 15th and lost the advantage - pushed along in 5th four out but couldn't get to the front-runners | 6/13 | 16 | 11-12 | 138 | 108B | 108A | Ricky Doyle | 13/8F |
| 11 Mar 26+73d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Up with the field early - took over in front before the 2nd - dispossessed at the 3rd and up with the pace - fell further behind from the 16th - towards the tail after the 23rd - serious blunder at the 27th - out of contention from 4 out and finished 8th | 8/14 | 3 | 10-5 | 140 | 29C | 116C | Ricky Doyle | 10/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 25+35d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Settled close to the pace early - dropped through the field from 6th to 9th - faded before 3 out - pulled up shortly after | PU/18 | — | 11-4 | 128 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 28/1 |
| 23 Nov 25+206d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase Shared control early - dropped to third after 6th then briefly second by 19th - hit front three out - pulled clear two out - going strongly to seize command before last - stayed on strongly to the line - comfortable winner | 1/15 | 11-4 | 140 | — | 140A | Ricky Doyle | 3/1 | |
| 01 May 25+10d | Punchestown | Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase Sat behind front group early - up to 3rd with five to jump - driven into 2nd after the second-last - error at the final fence while sharing front spot - overtaken inside the last furlong and held on for the runner-up spot | 2/12 | ¾ | 11-7 | 140 | 94A | 126A | Ricky Doyle | 9/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+79d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) Held up in the pack from the start - lost touch and made little impression - eased and pulled up before 4 out | PU/30 | — | 11-0 | 142 | — | — | J J Slevin | 80/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+36d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Held up at the back throughout - needed encouragement early on - made no headway when asked for effort three out - unable to find more after that and well held at the finish | 16/25 | 2¼ | 11-1 | 130 | 90B | 114A | John Shinnick | 66/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 24+33d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) Held up towards the back - improved 2 out - couldn't quicken through the straight and stayed on at one speed | 11/27 | ¾ | 11-5 | 143 | 100B | 128A | Ricky Doyle | 20/1 |
| 24 Nov 24+39d | Punchestown | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Sat just behind the front group early - back in 8th at halfway - asked for effort after 3 out - moved into 5th approaching the last - improved to 3rd close home and stayed on to the line | 3/15 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 127 | 126B | 136A | Jack Kennedy | 8/1 |
| 16 Oct 24+21d | Punchestown | BetVictor Chase (Grade 3) Settled off the front pack early - drifted left over one fence - 4th at halfway - dropped to 5th after a minor error 5 out - pressed for effort before 3 out - stayed on same speed to finish 4th | 4/7 | 3½ | 11-0 | 143 | 116A | 121B | Ricky Doyle | 18/1 |
| 25 Sep 24+213d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Settled in the pack - clipped the third then blundered at the ninth - began losing touch before halfway home - pulled up before two out | PU/17 | — | 10-13 | 144 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 25/1 |
| 25 Feb 24+28d | Naas | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | 3/14 | 3 | 10-8 | 125 | 132B | 133A | Ricky Doyle | 5/1 |
| 28 Jan 24+32d | Naas | Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 4/4 | ½ | 11-0 | 145 | 151C | 123B | Ricky Doyle | 25/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 23+98d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (0-150) (Listed) | 8/27 | 3 | 11-8 | 145 | — | 119C | Ricky Doyle | 16/1 |
| 20 Sep 23+26d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (grade 3) | 1/17 | 10-6 | 135 | 164B | 134A | Ricky Doyle | 11/1 | |
| 25 Aug 23+21d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Handicap Chase | 1/13 | 11-12 | 127 | 41B | 143A | Ricky Doyle | 9/2J | |
| 04 Aug 23+21d | Galway | Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase | 7/17 | 2¼ | 10-13 | 127 | — | 120A | Ricky Doyle | 13/2 |
| 14 Jul 23+63d | Kilbeggan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 1/12 | 11-12 | — | 51A | 138A | J J Slevin | 10/3 | |
| 12 May 23+34d | Kilbeggan | Moyvore Whiskey Vault Handicap Hurdle | 2/16 | hd | 10-6 | 120 | 103B | 141A | Ricky Doyle | 9/1 |
| 08 Apr 23+27d | Fairyhouse | I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (grade B) | 4/12 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 120 | 119A | 130A | Ricky Doyle | 33/1 |
| 12 Mar 23+134d | Naas | Bar One Racing 'Mobile Betting At Cheltenham' Handicap Hurdle | 8/11 | 2¾ | 10-7 | 121 | 120A | 110A | Ricky Doyle | 50/1 |
| 2022 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Oct 22+43d | Galway | W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle | 11/16 | 3¾ | 11-4 | 122 | 83B | 107A | Ricky Doyle | 16/1 |
| 16 Sep 22+18d | Downpatrick | J P C Rated Novice Hurdle | 1/9 | 12-0 | — | 81A | 130B | Ricky Doyle | 6/1 | |
| 29 Aug 22+22d | Downpatrick | Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle | 1/10 | 11-4 | — | 93B | 124A | Ricky Doyle | 8/1 | |
| 07 Aug 22+25d | Downpatrick | Downpatrick Racecourse Hat & Accessories Style Award Flat Race | 6/13 | 2¾ | 11-7 | — | — | 59C | Mr John Reddington | 25/1 |
| 13 Jul 22+44d | Downpatrick | Great Outdoors Flat Race | 5/7 | 4 | 11-7 | — | 102A | 102B | Mr John Reddington | 16/1 |
| 30 May 22+43d | Ballinrobe | Lodge At Ashford Castle Flat Race | 8/16 | 19 | 11-7 | — | 46C | 91C | Mr John Reddington | 20/1 |
| 17 Apr 22+36d | Cork | Jim Ryan Racecourse Services (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 11/14 | 2¼ | 11-7 | — | 30C | 95C | Mr John Reddington | 22/1 |
| 12 Mar 22+14d | Navan | Racing Again March 29th (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 9/11 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | 63C | 86C | Mr John Reddington | 50/1 |
| 26 Feb 22+27d | Fairyhouse | Ian Smith Memorial (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 3/10 | 2¾ | 11-7 | — | 74A | 123A | Mr John Reddington | 40/1 |
| 30 Jan 22 | Naas | BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 6/15 | 4½ | 11-9 | — | 91C | 101C | Mr John Reddington | 18/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Desertmore House won?
- Desertmore House (IRE) won 6 of 31 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 19.4%. Placed 11 times in total (35.5% of starts).
- Who trains Desertmore House?
- Desertmore House (IRE) is trained by Martin Brassil, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 April 2026.
- Who is Desertmore House's sire?
- Desertmore House (IRE) is by Court Cave (IRE) out of Swinley Bottom (IRE), whose sire is Woods Of Windsor.
- What going does Desertmore House prefer?
- Desertmore House (IRE) has the best record on good 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 Desertmore House's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 138, from the run on 30 April 2026. The highest on record is 145.
- What is Desertmore House's sire's record?
- Court Cave (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 7,946 runs since Aug 2008 (552 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.8% from 937.
- Who are Desertmore House's siblings?
- Out of Swinley Bottom (IRE), Desertmore House (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.