Horse profile
Dunboyne (IRE)
by Yeats (IRE) out of Patsy Cline (IRE) (Definite Article)
28 runs · 13 courses · from Dec 2020
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · 4 courses
Beaten favourite LTO
Off 318 days · 2nd of 5
Last raced off OR 137
KTB Profile
Dunboyne is a gelding who has won four of 28 starts on turf, all in handicaps bar one maiden hurdle success. He landed the Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase over 3m at Downpatrick on good ground in Mar 2025 off an official rating of 127 and has also won twice over 2m1f – 2m4f on heavy ground. Typically held up, he finished second of five as the beaten favourite at Haydock in Dec 2025 when last raced off an official rating of 137. He has won at four different courses.
Based on 28 archived runs · run-style from 7 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 4–28Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 12 (42.9%)Placed
- +57.00£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.73Fair A/E n=28 · 1.38 incl. margin
- 141Highest OR
- 67dAvg 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 rating137↓ 4lb off peak
137
122–141
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 10 | 156B | 118.5 | 1 · — |
| Soft | 6 | 148B | 116 | — |
| Good | 3 | 124B | 73 | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 148B | 108 | 1 · — |
| Over 3m | 5 | 139B | 89 | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 156B | 135.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 28 runs looked at, 9 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (6) · did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 28 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 7 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (57%) · 2 wins
- Prominent 3 (43%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,806 runs since Jan 2008 (704 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 816.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 222 | 28 | 12.6% | +0.7 | — |
| Good | 3,431 | 475 | 13.8% | +1.9 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,953 | 212 | 10.9% | −1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 2,837 | 305 | 10.8% | −1.1 | 0 from 9 |
| Heavy | 1,155 | 136 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 3 from 13 |
| Standard (AW) | 203 | 14 | 6.9% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −8.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 86 | 6 | 7% | −4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 263 | 26 | 9.9% | −2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,431 | 273 | 11.2% | −0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,281 | 352 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,901 | 387 | 13.3% | +1.4 | 1 from 13 |
| Over 3m | 816 | 125 | 15.3% | +3.4 | 1 from 10 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Patsy Cline (IRE) (Definite Article)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Oir (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 13 | 3 | 23% | +63.50 |
| Soft | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +62.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cheltenham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 1 | 8% | −9.00 |
| Over 3m | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | +68.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Donoghue | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| James Smith | 3 | 2 | 67% | +72.50 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jake Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Tudor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss Georgie Benson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 3 | 27% | +68.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 11 | 1 | 9% | −5.50 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +69.50 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.50 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 18 | 2 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +61.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec 25+17d | Haydock | CopyBet Early Payout On Top Football Veterans' Handicap Chase Settled behind the pace - fenced awkwardly at the 14th - urged forward with little improvement approaching 3 out - promoted to second 2 out - stayed on to the line held for a distant runner-up spot | 2/5 | 17 | 11-6 | 137 | — | 125B | Keith Donoghue | 6/4F |
| 16 Nov 25+22d | Navan | Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Handy early - shared front from 5th - went clear 5 out - pressed and lost front 3 out - back in charge after 2 out - lost place at last and held to finish third | 3/19 | 2¼ | 10-9 | 134 | 111B | 141A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/1 |
| 25 Oct 25+187d | Cheltenham | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went ahead early before yielding the front spot at the 2nd - travelled close up but blundered 4 out - lost touch with the pace after - stayed on steadily from 2 out to finish fifth | 5/18 | 5½ | 10-8 | 135 | 73B | 126A | James Smith | 18/1 |
| 21 Apr 25+22d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) Handy early behind the front group - 5th at halfway - into 3rd but lost momentum 6 out - up to 2nd and driven on entering straight - eased back to 4th near the last and held that spot to the line without finding more | 4/30 | 7½ | 10-7 | 127 | 89B | 132A | Donagh Meyler | 22/1 |
| 30 Mar 25+29d | Downpatrick | Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase Settled behind pace early - upsides at halfway - hit front looking comfortable after three out - urged on nearing final fence - overtaken briefly in the straight - fought back to prevail close home | 1/15 | 10-8 | 127 | 124B | 133A | James Smith | 15/2 | |
| 01 Mar 25+62d | Navan | BoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Sat close behind the pace - small error second - third at halfway - moved into contention after four out - edged in front just after the following fence - challenged approaching two out - driven up to draw level after two out - shaken up to get ahead before the last and stayed on strongly to the finish | 1/15 | 11-9 | 122 | 156B | 144A | James Smith | 66/1 | |
| 29 Dec 24+272d | Leopardstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Held up towards rear throughout - blundered 3rd and untidy at following fence - lost touch after 8th and pulled up | PU/17 | — | 11-12 | 130 | — | — | Jake Coen | 40/1 |
| 01 Apr 24+43d | Fairyhouse | BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) | PU/20 | — | 11-1 | 137 | — | — | Sam Ewing | 40/1 |
| 18 Feb 24+24d | Punchestown | QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Listed) | PU/15 | — | 11-6 | 138 | — | — | Keith Donoghue | 33/1 |
| 25 Jan 24+67d | Gowran Park | Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | PU/18 | — | 10-11 | 138 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 5/1F |
| 19 Nov 23+218d | Navan | Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | 4/20 | 7 | 10-9 | 138 | 104B | 131A | Jordan Gainford | 22/1 |
| 15 Apr 23+30d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | PU/39 | — | 10-2 | 141 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 50/1 |
| 16 Mar 23+49d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (Sponsored By The JRL Group) (GBB Race) | 4/23 | 7½ | 11-10 | 141 | 80B | 136A | Mr J J Codd | 8/1 |
| 26 Jan 23+36d | Gowran Park | Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) | 2/18 | shd | 10-8 | 133 | 139B | 137A | Sam Ewing | 25/1 |
| 21 Dec 22+25d | Fairyhouse | NavanRacecourse.ie Rated Novice Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-7 | 133 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 26 Nov 22+6d | Gowran Park | Gowran Park Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 11-1 | 123 | 126A | 137A | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 | |
| 20 Nov 22+21d | Punchestown | Ryans Cleaning Handicap Chase (0-140) | REF/14 | — | 11-0 | 123 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 11/1 |
| 30 Oct 22+154d | Galway | Purchase By 3pm Today To Winabmw.ie Irish Ebf Beginners Chase | 6/7 | 15 | 11-12 | — | 68A | 109A | Keith Donoghue | 16/1 |
| 29 May 22+73d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes We Play Together Beginners Chase | 6/9 | nk | 11-12 | — | 55B | 110B | Keith Donoghue | 15/2 |
| 17 Mar 22+40d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 16/22 | 2¾ | 10-4 | 134 | — | 104C | Jack Kennedy | 7/1 |
| 05 Feb 22+39d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power 'I'd Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper' Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B) | 13/24 | ¾ | 10-12 | 128 | 76C | 108C | Jack Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 28 Dec 21+24d | Leopardstown | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) | 5/27 | 1 | 10-9 | 128 | 124B | 131A | Jack Kennedy | 18/1 |
| 04 Dec 21+28d | Navan | Bective Stud Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 11/23 | 2 | 10-9 | 129 | 108B | 116A | Kevin Sexton | 12/1 |
| 06 Nov 21+217d | Naas | Betvictor Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (grade B) | 8/18 | 10 | 10-8 | 129 | 145B | 108A | Miss Georgie Benson | 14/1 |
| 03 Apr 21+47d | Fairyhouse | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) | 11/20 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 130 | 148B | 126A | Keith Donoghue | 16/1 |
| 15 Feb 21+27d | Thurles | Holycross Maiden Hurdle | 1/15 | 11-6 | — | 136B | 129A | Keith Donoghue | 3/1 | |
| 19 Jan 21+32d | Clonmel | Monroe Maiden Hurdle | 2/13 | 7 | 12-0 | — | 147B | 133A | Keith Donoghue | 9/4 |
| 18 Dec 20 | Navan | Mervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 14 | 12-0 | — | 83B | 117A | Keith Donoghue | 8/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Dunboyne (IRE) won?
- Dunboyne (IRE) won 4 of 28 archived starts between 2020 and 2025, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 12 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trains Dunboyne (IRE)?
- Dunboyne (IRE) is trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 3 December 2025.
- Who is Dunboyne (IRE)'s sire?
- Dunboyne (IRE) is by Yeats (IRE) out of Patsy Cline (IRE), whose sire is Definite Article.
- What going does Dunboyne (IRE) prefer?
- Dunboyne (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 Dunboyne (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 137, from the run on 3 December 2025. The highest on record is 141.
- What is Dunboyne (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Yeats (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 9,806 runs since Jan 2008 (704 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.9% from 203. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.3% from 816.
- Who are Dunboyne (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Patsy Cline (IRE), Dunboyne (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.