Horse profile
Fairwood Bob (IRE)
by Bob's Return (IRE) out of Illbethereforyou (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
24 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2008
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 27 May 2014 — 4,544 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2014
2 wins · Clonmel & Downpatrick
New yard
Last raced off OR 108
KTB Profile
Fairwood Bob (IRE) is 2 from 24. Hasn't won since May 2010. Last raced off 108, 11lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 24 archived runs · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 2–24Wins / Runs
- 8.3%Strike rate
- 10 (41.7%)Placed
- −14.00£1 level staken=24 at SP
- 0.83Fair A/E n=24 · 0.62 incl. margin
- 119Highest OR
- 40dBetween runs (median)longest 635 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.
Official rating108↓ 11lb off peak
108
102–119
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
Bob's Return (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.5% of 2,268 runs since Jan 2008 (219 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 11.8% from 254.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 20 | 0 | 0% | −8.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 254 | 30 | 11.8% | +3.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 649 | 41 | 6.3% | −2.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 361 | 34 | 9.4% | +0.9 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 564 | 44 | 7.8% | −0.7 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 372 | 39 | 10.5% | +2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 48 | 4 | 8.3% | −0.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −8.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +2.6 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | −5.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 32 | 4 | 12.5% | +4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 704 | 47 | 6.7% | −1.8 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 806 | 74 | 9.2% | +0.7 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 583 | 55 | 9.4% | +0.9 | 0 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 102 | 10 | 9.8% | +1.3 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Illbethereforyou (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Executive Paddy (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Executive Paddy (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Paddy (IRE) | 29 | 3 | 2m½f–2m4f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Tramore | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 2 | 18% | −1.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| D MacAuley | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Brian O'Connell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Shane Jackson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr D MacAuley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss Brodie Hampson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew Ring | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robert Jones | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B J Cooper | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J A Griffin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 21 | 2 | 10% | −11.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.00 |
| Hurdle | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 27 May 14+277d | Huntingdon | Boongate Kia 'Power To Surprise' Handicap Chase | PU/8 | — | 11-4 | 108 | — | Miss Brodie Hampson | 33/1 |
| 2013 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Aug 13+8d | Kilbeggan | Angus Beef Ireland Handicap Chase (0-109) | PU/14 | — | 11-11 | 108 | — | Paul Townend | 12/1 |
| 15 Aug 13+74d | Tramore | Pat Woodbyrne Memorial Handicap Chase (0-123) | 4/14 | 4¾ | 10-12 | 109 | 120A | Paul Townend | 25/1 |
| 02 Jun 13+43d | Kilbeggan | Streamstown Handicap Chase (0-116) | 9/13 | 43 | 11-7 | 111 | 97C | Brian O'Connell | 18/1 |
| 20 Apr 13+243d | Tramore | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) | UR/12 | — | 10-10 | 111 | — | Andrew Ring | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 20 Aug 12+19d | Tramore | W & T Supporters Club Handicap Chase (0-123) | 5/6 | 7½ | 11-1 | 112 | 105B | Barry Geraghty | 5/1 |
| 01 Aug 12+24d | Galway | Tote Jackpot Races 3 To 6 Handicap Hurdle (88-130) | PU/19 | — | 10-6 | 104 | — | Brian O'Connell | 25/1 |
| 08 Jul 12+16d | Limerick | Hermitage Green Play Live 26th July Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 8/18 | 2½ | 10-9 | 104 | 107A | Robert Jones | 16/1 |
| 22 Jun 12+635d | Down Royal | Bladon & Co. Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/14 | 8½ | 11-12 | 102 | 122A | Paul Townend | 12/1 |
| 2010 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Sep 10+60d | Clonmel | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Captain Christy Novice Chase | 5/10 | nk | 11-5 | 119 | 109A | Paul Townend | 15/2 |
| 28 Jul 10+40d | Galway | Tote Jackpot Races 3 to 6 Handicap Hurdle (88-130) | 9/20 | 8 | 11-1 | 109 | 105A | Paul Townend | 7/1 |
| 18 Jun 10+17d | Down Royal | www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase | 2/11 | nk | 9-10 | 113 | 121A | Paul Townend | 3/1F |
| 01 Jun 10+26d | Ballinrobe | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 2/15 | ¾ | 11-8 | 109 | 131A | B J Cooper | 7/2F |
| 06 May 10+201d | Clonmel | Coolmore N.h. Sires Beginners Chase | 1/15 | 11-12 | 109 | 126A | Paul Townend | 4/1 | |
| 2009 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Oct 09+13d | Downpatrick | Saul Beginners Chase | 4/15 | 1¾ | 11-12 | — | 110A | Paul Townend | 5/1 |
| 04 Oct 09+38d | Tipperary | Woodlands Hotel Adare Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 11/16 | 3½ | 11-2 | 110 | 100C | Sean Flanagan | 16/1 |
| 27 Aug 09+151d | Bellewstown | Betdaq.com Hurdle | 5/7 | 2½ | 11-7 | 110 | 109A | D MacAuley | 4/1 |
| 29 Mar 09+32d | Downpatrick | Toals Bet On Goals Galore Hurdle | 2/9 | 4 | 11-7 | 110 | 127A | D MacAuley | 11/4 |
| 25 Feb 09+41d | Downpatrick | Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-0 | 103 | 125A | D MacAuley | 4/1 | |
| 15 Jan 09+14d | Thurles | Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 3/15 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 110 | 132A | Shane Jackson | 5/2 |
| 01 Jan 09+13d | Tramore | W.L.R. FM Maiden Hurdle | 2/15 | 5 | 11-1 | 110 | 124A | Shane Jackson | 10/1 |
| 2008 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Dec 08+44d | Downpatrick | Downpatrick INH Flat Race | 6/15 | 16 | 11-9 | — | 101C | Mr D MacAuley | 7/2 |
| 05 Nov 08+192d | Downpatrick | Best Football Prices INH Flat Race | 2/14 | 8 | 11-9 | — | 117A | Mr D MacAuley | 11/2 |
| 27 Apr 08 | Gowran Park | New 6 Day Golf Membership At Gowran (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle | 2/19 | ¾ | 11-5 | 110 | 120A | Mr J A Griffin | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Fairwood Bob won?
- Fairwood Bob (IRE) won 2 of 24 archived starts between 2008 and 2014, a strike rate of 8.3%. Placed 10 times in total (41.7% of starts).
- Who trained Fairwood Bob?
- Fairwood Bob (IRE) was trained by Paul Morgan on the most recent run on record, at Huntingdon on 27 May 2014.
- Who is Fairwood Bob's sire?
- Fairwood Bob (IRE) is by Bob's Return (IRE) out of Illbethereforyou (IRE), whose sire is Supreme Leader.
- What going does Fairwood Bob prefer?
- Fairwood Bob (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 Fairwood Bob's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 108, from the run on 27 May 2014. The highest on record is 119.
- What is Fairwood Bob's sire's record?
- Bob's Return (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.5% of 2,268 runs since Jan 2008 (219 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 11.8% from 254.
- Who are Fairwood Bob's siblings?
- Out of Illbethereforyou (IRE), Fairwood Bob (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Executive Paddy (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Executive Paddy (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.