Factual Fact (FR)
Factual Fact is a gelding with two wins from 11 starts on turf, both in handicaps or bumpers at Killarney and Thurles. He won the Outlook Publications Handicap at Killarney over 2m1f – 2m4f on good in May 2026 off an official rating of 81 and earlier took a bumper at Thurles over 1m5f – 2m on soft in Mar 2023. He has nine places from 11 runs overall. His last run, at Naas in Oct 2026, saw him finish 4 of 17 in the Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap off an official rating of 88.
- 2–11Wins / Runs
- 18.2%Strike rate
- 9 (81.8%)Placed
- −3.79£1 level staken=11 at SP
- 1.08Fair A/E n=11 · 0.86 incl. margin
- 89Highest OR
- 45dBetween runs (median)longest 801 d
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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 118
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 3 | 141C | 100 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 3 | 118A | 61 | 3 runs · 118 / 61 |
| Heavy | 2 | 71C | 69.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 100A | 71 | 2 runs · 71 / 66 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 141C | 118 | 3 runs · 141 / 118 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 11 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 10 figures from 11 runs · as at 19 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 10 analysed runs since May 2025
- Mid-division 5 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (30%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13.5% of 7,032 runs since Jul 2011 (543 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.3% from 1,044. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 19.8% from 126. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.4% from 267.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 0 | 0% | −13.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 598 | 76 | 12.7% | −0.8 | — |
| Good | 1,790 | 256 | 14.3% | +0.8 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,110 | 156 | 14.1% | +0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,700 | 246 | 14.5% | +1 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 765 | 119 | 15.6% | +2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,044 | 97 | 9.3% | −4.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −13.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 267 | 17 | 6.4% | −7.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 682 | 62 | 9.1% | −4.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,701 | 219 | 12.9% | −0.6 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,166 | 350 | 16.2% | +2.7 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,474 | 205 | 13.9% | +0.4 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 608 | 73 | 12% | −1.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 126 | 25 | 19.8% | +6.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2011 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Scentasia (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m2f; the highest grade won is Listed (Scentasia (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scentasia (GB) | 12 | 4 | 1m–1m2f | Listed |
| Little Rose (IRE) | 8 | 2 | 1m2f | Class 6 |
| Magic Star (GB) | 5 | 1 | 1m | Class 5 |
| Sweet Lady Rose (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Charming Rose (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.67 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.12 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.67 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Whelan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gary Carroll | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| W. J. Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew Slattery | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J Dunne | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| W J Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.12 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.12 |
| Hurdle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Oct 26+51d | Naas (IRE) | Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap Raced in midfield and 9th at halfway - pushed along 2f out and 7th over 1f out - stayed on strongly inside the final furlong to finish 4th | 4/17 | nk | 9-6 | 88 | 141C | 93A | W. J. Lee | 5/1J |
| 21 Aug 26+54d | Killarney (IRE) | Kellihers Toyota Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap Tracked the pace - third at halfway - urged forward from 2f out - driven approaching the final furlong - improved to share the front for a moment inside the last 50 yards but faded to finish third | 3/10 | hd | 9-7 | 89 | 118A | 89A | Ronan Whelan | 4/1 |
| 28 Jun 26+25d | Curragh | Dubai Duty Free Irish European Breeders Fund Ragusa Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled in the pack - pushed along in 8th with 2f left - dropped away late - finished well down the field | 13/13 | 8 | 9-4 | 89 | 61C | 73C | Ronan Whelan | 4/1 |
| 03 Jun 26+22d | Curragh | Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap (Premier Handicap) Hampered for space and stumbled early - beaten back towards the back - moved into contention behind the front-runner after 4f - went to the front approaching 6f out - stretched clear with 2f left - margin narrowed inside the final furlong - overtaken late but battled on to the finish | 2/12 | 1½ | 8-7 | 85 | 100A | 92A | Andrew Slattery | 10/3F |
| 12 May 26+45d | Killarney | Outlook Publications (Q.R.) Handicap Sat just behind the pace - still in second at halfway - going nicely 2f out - pushed into contention a furlong out - got up in the final stages to prevail | 1/9 | 12-3 | 81 | 51A | 89A | Mr J Dunne | 15/8J | |
| 28 Mar 26+125d | Curragh | McDonnell's Bar Handicap Settled midfield early - moved smoothly into 5th 3f out - into 2nd and asked for effort with 2f left - closed on the front-runner inside the final furlong - stayed on at one tempo to finish second | 2/14 | 1¼ | 9-11 | 77 | 71C | 104A | W J Lee | 10/3F |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Nov 25+21d | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Handy early sharing the pace - sat in behind the front pair to 5th at halfway - pushed along approaching the straight - couldn't find more before 3 out - lost touch and pulled up before 2 out | PU/15 | — | 11-12 | — | — | — | Mike O'Connor | 8/1 |
| 02 Nov 25+27d | Curragh | 1xBet Safer Gambling Maiden Settled in the pack early - moved up to join the pace after 2f - took over in the van after 4f - going smoothly clear over 2f out - niggled at 1 1/2f out - hard at work in the final stretch - caught on the line by a short head | 2/23 | nse | 9-13 | — | 68C | 97A | Ronan Whelan | 10/3 |
| 06 Oct 25+132d | Killarney | Killarney Races Final Farewell To 2025 Maiden Held up towards the back - urged forward on entering the straight - found room and made progress into 2nd approaching the final furlong and a half - unable to challenge the winner - stayed on at the same rate to the line | 2/6 | 8½ | 9-9 | — | 98A | 85B | Gary Carroll | 5/2 |
| 27 May 25+801d | Tipperary | Tipperary Town Maiden Held a midfield position early - driven for effort three furlongs out and lost ground - responded with a strong late rally inside the closing furlong to finish third | 3/12 | 4¾ | 10-7 | — | 100A | 93A | Gary Carroll | 10/1 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 18 Mar 23 | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/11 | 11-3 | — | 104A | 139A | Mr J L Gleeson | 10/3 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Factual Fact won?
- Factual Fact (FR) won 2 of 11 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.2%. Placed 9 times in total (81.8% of starts).
- Who trains Factual Fact?
- Factual Fact (FR) is trained by Henry de Bromhead, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 October 2026.
- Who is Factual Fact's sire?
- Factual Fact (FR) is by Authorized (IRE) out of Sweet Rose (GB), whose sire is New Approach.
- What going does Factual Fact prefer?
- Factual Fact (FR) 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 Factual Fact's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 88, from the run on 11 October 2026. The highest on record is 89.
- What is Factual Fact's sire's record?
- Authorized (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.5% of 7,032 runs since Jul 2011 (543 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.3% from 1,044. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 19.8% from 126. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.4% from 267.
- Who are Factual Fact's siblings?
- Out of Sweet Rose (GB), Factual Fact (FR) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Scentasia (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Listed (Scentasia (GB)). The wins came over 1m–1m2f. As at Nov 2026.