Horse profile
Elusive Moon (IRE)
by Elusive City (USA) out of Mrs Moonlight (GB) (Ajdal)
27 runs · 14 courses · from Sep 2008
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 Sep 2011 — 5,527 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Sep 2011 · 4th of 14
Won at Wexford
Last raced off OR 53
KTB Profile
Elusive Moon (IRE) is 1 from 27. Hasn't won since Jul 2011. The win came on good or faster ground (0 from 12 on softer). Last raced off 53, 15lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 27 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 5 (18.5%)Placed
- −12.00£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.81Fair A/E n=27 · 0.60 incl. margin
- 68Highest OR
- 41dAvg 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 rating53↓ 15lb off peak
53
47–68
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Elusive City (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 8,424 runs since Jan 2008 (636 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 6.4% from 1,122.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 46 | 13 | 28.3% | +18.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 905 | 101 | 11.2% | +1.5 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 1,463 | 127 | 8.7% | −1 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 898 | 72 | 8% | −1.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,122 | 72 | 6.4% | −3.3 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 328 | 23 | 7% | −2.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,662 | 413 | 11.3% | +1.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 998 | 104 | 10.4% | +0.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,119 | 438 | 10.6% | +0.9 | 0 from 13 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,274 | 204 | 9% | −0.7 | 1 from 7 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 691 | 52 | 7.5% | −2.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 210 | 15 | 7.1% | −2.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 97 | 6 | 6.2% | −3.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 33 | 2 | 6.1% | −3.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mrs Moonlight (GB) (Ajdal)
6 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Play Me (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Play Me (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Me (GB) | 8 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 5 |
| Countess Majella (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Ty Cobb (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Beautiful Noise (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Mrs Mooney (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Rubicon Bay (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tipperary | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hayes | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Michael Hussey | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Kevin Manning | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Alain Cawley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gary Phillips | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Curtis | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Colin Keane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| A E Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Niki O'Shea | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Emmet McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 24 | 1 | 4% | −9.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 24 | 1 | 4% | −9.00 |
| Hurdle | 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Sep 11+29d | Down Royal | Mimco Handicap (47-60) | 4/14 | ¾ | 9-8 | 53 | 75A | Kevin Manning | 7/1 |
| 11 Aug 11+20d | Leopardstown | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-80) | 10/13 | ½ | 8-0 | 53 | 56A | Gary Phillips | 16/1 |
| 22 Jul 11+13d | Wexford | Belmont Handicap (47-60) | 1/13 | 9-3 | 49 | 74A | Michael Hussey | 14/1 | |
| 09 Jul 11+16d | Tipperary | Ballykisteen Handicap (47-65) | 9/16 | ¾ | 8-12 | 49 | 47C | Ben Curtis | 15/2 |
| 23 Jun 11+22d | Tipperary | Jogforjockeys.ie Handicap (47-65) | 2/16 | 2 | 8-11 | 47 | 71A | Chris Hayes | 25/1 |
| 01 Jun 11+20d | Tipperary | Glen Of Aherlow Handicap (47-65) | 11/14 | 4½ | 8-10 | 47 | 36C | Declan McDonogh | 25/1 |
| 12 May 11+260d | Gowran Park | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (47-60) | 7/17 | nk | 8-8 | 47 | 55A | Colin Keane | 16/1 |
| 2010 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 25 Aug 10+56d | Bellewstown | Liam O'donohoe Memorial Handicap (47-60) Div 1 | 3/15 | 3 | 9-1 | 47 | 74A | Michael Hussey | 25/1 |
| 30 Jun 10+14d | Fairyhouse | Moulden Bridge Handicap (47-60) | 12/18 | hd | 9-4 | 50 | 46A | Michael Hussey | 25/1 |
| 16 Jun 10+59d | Fairyhouse | 'tote Trifecta Rollover' Handicap (47-60) | 17/18 | ½ | 9-8 | 54 | 56A | Michael Hussey | 33/1 |
| 18 Apr 10+9d | Leopardstown | Oakfield Handicap (50-80) | 17/18 | 4½ | 8-4 | 55 | 39C | Chris Hayes | 25/1 |
| 09 Apr 10+19d | Dundalk (AW) | www.dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (47-60) | 12/14 | nk | 9-4 | 57 | 54A | A E Ryan | 20/1 |
| 21 Mar 10+36d | Cork | Dromahane Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | 10 | 11-4 | — | 86C | Niki O'Shea | 10/1 |
| 13 Feb 10+44d | Gowran Park | Shantou At Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle | 6/14 | 1¼ | 11-7 | — | 109A | Alain Cawley | 33/1 |
| 2009 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 31 Dec 09+100d | Punchestown | Celebrate New Year's Eve At Punchestown 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle | 8/13 | shd | 11-0 | — | 84C | Alain Cawley | 25/1 |
| 22 Sep 09+7d | Fairyhouse | Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (47-70) | 12/18 | shd | 9-4 | 62 | 47C | Emmet McNamara | 20/1 |
| 15 Sep 09+7d | Listowel | Kerry Petroleum Handicap (47-70) | 13/14 | 1½ | 9-6 | 64 | 41A | Chris Hayes | 16/1 |
| 08 Sep 09+43d | Dundalk (AW) | Ardpatrick Handicap (50-70) (Div 1) | 7/14 | 1¼ | 9-5 | 65 | 63A | Chris Hayes | 20/1 |
| 27 Jul 09+43d | Galway | Claregalwayhotel.ie Hotel Handicap (50-70) | 14/15 | hd | 9-8 | 66 | 51C | Kevin Manning | 12/1 |
| 14 Jun 09+10d | Cork | Kerry Group Handicap (50-75) | 10/15 | 1 | 9-2 | 67 | 56A | Kevin Manning | 13/2 |
| 04 Jun 09+27d | Leopardstown | Rochestown Handicap (50-80) | 4/16 | hd | 8-12 | 67 | 71A | Chris Hayes | 9/1 |
| 08 May 09+17d | Wexford | Black Point Handicap (50-80) | 6/15 | 2 | 8-13 | 68 | 72A | Michael Hussey | 8/1 |
| 21 Apr 09+12d | Limerick | Croom Handicap (60-95) | 3/4 | 1¾ | 8-4 | 68 | 67B | Chris Hayes | 10/1 |
| 09 Apr 09+164d | Tipperary | Tipperary Racecourse Supporting Irish Breeders Handicap (47-70) | 2/16 | 8 | 9-8 | 68 | 78A | Chris Hayes | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Oct 08+17d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms Ebf (c&g) Maiden | 9/18 | 3 | 9-0 | 68 | 70A | Chris Hayes | 33/1 |
| 10 Oct 08+10d | Dundalk (AW) | Industrial Domestic Coating Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 8/13 | ¾ | 9-3 | — | 58A | Kevin Manning | 33/1 |
| 30 Sep 08 | Curragh | Peter Keatley Curragh Equine Groundcare Maiden | 11/15 | shd | 9-3 | — | 51C | Michael Hussey | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Elusive Moon won?
- Elusive Moon (IRE) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2008 and 2011, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 5 times in total (18.5% of starts).
- Who trained Elusive Moon?
- Elusive Moon (IRE) was trained by J T Gorman on the most recent run on record, at Down Royal on 9 September 2011.
- Who is Elusive Moon's sire?
- Elusive Moon (IRE) is by Elusive City (USA) out of Mrs Moonlight (GB), whose sire is Ajdal.
- What going does Elusive Moon prefer?
- Elusive Moon (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Elusive Moon's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 53, from the run on 9 September 2011. The highest on record is 68.
- What is Elusive Moon's sire's record?
- Elusive City (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 8,424 runs since Jan 2008 (636 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 6.4% from 1,122.
- Who are Elusive Moon's siblings?
- Out of Mrs Moonlight (GB), Elusive Moon (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Play Me (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Play Me (GB)). The wins came over 1m2f. As at Oct 2026.