Horse profile
Eric Lock (GB)
27 runs · 8 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Down Royal
Off 318 days · 3rd of 14
Last raced off OR 54
KTB Profile
Eric Lock is 1 from 27 having won once in a 6f-7f handicap at Down Royal on good ground in May 2025. The gelding, by Advertise out of an Iffraaj mare, has shown no success in 12 starts on all-weather including his last run when third of 14 in a Dundalk handicap in Dec 2025. He is usually held up. The win came on turf from an official rating of 53 and he last ran off 54, 15lb below his highest ever mark of 69.
Based on 27 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 1–27Wins / Runs
- 3.7%Strike rate
- 9 (33.3%)Placed
- −20.50£1 level staken=27 at SP
- 0.45Fair A/E n=27 · 0.36 incl. margin
- 69Highest OR
- 23dAvg 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 rating54↓ 15lb off peak
54
49–69
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 100
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) | 12 | 100B | 87 | 4 · 100 / 91 |
| Soft | 7 | 77A | 62 | — |
| Good | 6 | 84C | 77 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 19 | 100B | 71 | 4 · 100 / 91 |
| Under 6f | 6 | 106A | 79 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 72A | 66 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 27 figures from 27 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 12 analysed runs
- Held up 8 (67%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 1,539 runs since Jan 2008 (151 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 225 | 16 | 7.1% | −2.6 | — |
| Good | 316 | 29 | 9.2% | −0.5 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 127 | 9 | 7.1% | −2.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 165 | 16 | 9.7% | 0 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 53 | 4 | 7.5% | −2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 650 | 76 | 11.7% | +2 | 0 from 12 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 117 | 9 | 7.7% | −2 | 0 from 6 |
| 6f – 7f | 748 | 68 | 9.1% | −0.6 | 1 from 19 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 399 | 45 | 11.3% | +1.6 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 200 | 18 | 9% | −0.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 63 | 10 | 15.9% | +6.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −9.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.7 | — |
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
3 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflyer (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Perfect Sunrise (FR) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Poetic Hope (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Bellewstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Curragh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 19 | 1 | 5% | −12.50 |
| Under 6f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Grifferty | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Colin Keane | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Robert Whearty | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jamie Powell | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sam Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Blinkers | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 1 | 5% | −12.50 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
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+14d | Dundalk (AW) | Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap (0-60) Sat close to front early - still second at halfway - asked for effort into the straight and slipped to third with a furlong left - stayed on at one gear to finish third | 3/14 | nk | 9-3 | 54 | 93B | 85A | Sam Coen | 5/1 |
| 19 Nov 25+14d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Handicap (0-60) Sent to front early - opened a healthy advantage by the midway point - driven out approaching the last two furlongs then lost top spot at the start of the final furlong - unable to threaten again close home finishing third | 3/14 | 1 | 8-11 | 52 | 84B | 74A | Emily Grifferty | 17/2 |
| 05 Nov 25+7d | Dundalk (AW) | Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Went straight to the front - driven approaching 2f out and lost command inside the last furlong - unable to threaten the winner and slipped to third late | 3/14 | nk | 8-11 | 52 | 100B | 74A | Emily Grifferty | 13/2 |
| 29 Oct 25+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Fought for control early and hit front after 1f - pressed for effort and lost advantage inside final 2f - second with 1f left - held that position to the line | 2/13 | 3½ | 8-8 | 50 | 89B | 77A | Emily Grifferty | 10/1 |
| 17 Oct 25+4d | Dundalk (AW) | Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) (Div 1) Sat second early - asked for effort 2f out and hit front with a furlong left - overtaken close home - held on for the runner-up spot beaten three quarters of a length | 2/10 | ¾ | 8-7 | 49 | 85A | 61A | Emily Grifferty | 14/1 |
| 13 Oct 25+11d | Roscommon | Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap (0-60) Up with pace and in front from 2f - driven and lost the advantage 2f out then third with urging inside final furlong - unable to find more and finished seventh | 7/15 | nk | 8-10 | 52 | 65C | 60A | Emily Grifferty | 28/1 |
| 02 Oct 25+10d | Bellewstown | Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap (0-60) Went straight to front - matched at halfway - shaken up to regain command 2f out - lost the advantage 1.5f out - couldn't threaten in third with 1f left - held to the line in 4th | 4/10 | nse | 9-0 | 54 | 72A | 63A | Emily Grifferty | 17/2 |
| 22 Sep 25+21d | Fairyhouse | Return Of The Jumps On October 11th Handicap Held up towards the back - still struggling for progress with a furlong and a half left - edged closer late but well held in 15th | 15/18 | ¾ | 8-2 | 55 | 62C | 41A | Emily Grifferty | 50/1 |
| 01 Sep 25+51d | Roscommon | Elphin Handicap (0-60) Held up towards the back of the pack - unable to make headway from over 2f out - always struggling in the closing stages - finished 12th | 12/14 | 2 | 9-10 | 58 | 55C | 53C | Colin Keane | 11/1 |
| 12 Jul 25+9d | Dundalk (AW) | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Handicap Settled towards the back of the pack early - went wide and pushed along around halfway - lost touch with the field over 2f out - finished well behind in 11th | 11/12 | 1½ | 8-2 | 54 | 66A | 32A | Emily Grifferty | 6/1 |
| 03 Jul 25+20d | Bellewstown | Champion Lettings Handicap (0-60) Settled midpack and 8th at the turn - urged forward to move through the field entering the last two furlongs - hit the front a furlong out after being asked for effort - overtaken close home but stayed on gamely for second | 2/15 | ½ | 9-9 | 55 | 60C | 83A | Chris Hayes | 10/1 |
| 13 Jun 25+14d | Fairyhouse | La Bucca Restaurants Handicap (0-60) Settled midfield early - urged to close ground into contention approaching 2f out reaching 7th before the final furlong - held no more late and beaten well | 9/16 | 1¼ | 9-7 | 56 | 53C | 55A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 7/1 |
| 30 May 25+55d | Down Royal | BoyleSports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap (0-60) Settled behind front group - third at halfway - improved to dispute matters 2f out - edged in front 1 1/2f out under pressure - stayed on grimly to prevail | 1/14 | 9-5 | 53 | 84C | 73A | Colin Keane | 11/2 | |
| 05 Apr 25+1d | Bellewstown | Awardsandgifts.ie Handicap (0-60) Shared front spot early - went clear after 2f - pressed and lost command 2f out - slipped to third with a furlong left - held on without finding more to finish 4th | 4/9 | ½ | 9-1 | 56 | 79A | 61A | Colin Keane | 2/1F |
| 04 Apr 25+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Saturday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Handicap Went straight to front early - driven up front before being overtaken 2f out - stayed on same speed through final furlong for second | 2/8 | 3½ | 8-2 | 53 | 96A | 61A | Emily Grifferty | 11/2 |
| 23 Mar 25+9d | Naas | Far Above At Compas Stallions Handicap Handy from the break - hit front by halfway - driven out inside final furlong and passed close to home - stayed on same rate to finish second beaten three quarters of a length | 2/11 | ¾ | 7-13 | 53 | 106A | 76A | Emily Grifferty | 10/1 |
| 14 Mar 25+30d | Dundalk (AW) | Happy St Patrick's Weekend Handicap (47-65) Held up towards the back - asked for effort approaching final 2f with little response wide - driven and battled on late | 6/10 | ½ | 8-4 | 55 | 90A | 56A | Jamie Powell | 5/1 |
| 12 Feb 25+12d | Dundalk (AW) | Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap (47-65) Sat close to the front group early - 4th at halfway - asked for effort with 2f left and driven out inside the final furlong to stay on at one gear | 5/13 | 1¼ | 8-4 | 57 | 98B | 63A | Jamie Powell | 16/1 |
| 31 Jan 25+119d | Dundalk (AW) | William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (47-65) Settled in the pack - pushed along into 6th with 2f left then up to 4th inside the final furlong - couldn't find more late finished 5th | 5/14 | ½ | 9-1 | 57 | 71B | 66A | Robert Whearty | 28/1 |
| 04 Oct 24+4d | Dundalk (AW) | William Hill More Top Prices Nursery Handicap Held up at the back throughout - driven with no response inside final 2f - one paced late and well held | 13/14 | 4½ | 9-2 | 60 | 51B | 37A | Colin Keane | 5/1 |
| 30 Sep 24+11d | Down Royal | Molson Coors Beverage Company Nursery Handicap Went straight to front early - driven to stay clear approaching final 2f - overtaken with a furlong left - eased back to third near the line and yielded one more spot before the post | 4/10 | ¾ | 8-11 | 60 | 77A | 64A | Robert Whearty | 11/2 |
| 19 Sep 24+33d | Naas | TRM Calphormin Nursery Handicap Settled just behind the front runners on the stand side - urged forward inside the final two furlongs - one-paced from 5th a furlong out and stayed on without gaining further - finished fifth | 5/14 | 3½ | 8-11 | 63 | 79C | 59A | Robert Whearty | 25/1 |
| 17 Aug 24+14d | Curragh | Download The New Tote App Nursery Handicap Settled around midpack - pushed along into 6th two furlongs out then 7th approaching final furlong - dropped away close home | 11/12 | nk | 8-6 | 66 | 75A | 50A | Jamie Powell | 40/1 |
| 03 Aug 24+71d | Galway | Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Nursery Handicap Held up towards the back - moved out wide with three furlongs left - pushed along but unable to close from there and well held at the finish | 11/12 | 3½ | 9-1 | 69 | 50C | 54C | Colin Keane | 12/1 |
| 24 May 24+18d | Curragh | Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden | 8/21 | ¾ | 8-12 | — | 66C | 68A | Robert Whearty | 40/1 |
| 06 May 24+24d | Curragh | Irish European Breeders Fund Median Sires Series Maiden | 13/15 | 3½ | 9-2 | — | 40C | 51C | Colin Keane | 18/1 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 4/9 | 2¾ | 9-2 | — | 49A | 67A | Robert Whearty | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Eric Lock (GB) won?
- Eric Lock (GB) won 1 of 27 archived starts between 2024 and 2025, a strike rate of 3.7%. Placed 9 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trains Eric Lock (GB)?
- Eric Lock (GB) is trained by Noel Meade, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 3 December 2025.
- Who is Eric Lock (GB)'s sire?
- Eric Lock (GB) is by Advertise (GB) out of Umneyati (GB), whose sire is Iffraaj.
- What going does Eric Lock (GB) prefer?
- Eric Lock (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Eric Lock (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 54, from the run on 3 December 2025. The highest on record is 69.
- What is Eric Lock (GB)'s sire's record?
- Advertise (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.7% of 1,539 runs since Jan 2008 (151 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Eric Lock (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Umneyati (GB), Eric Lock (GB) has 3 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.