Fine Margin (IRE)
Fine Margin won four of 17 starts on turf, all over 2m1f – 2m4f on good ground. He gained his last success at Wexford in Jul 2025 in the MSK Silversand Beginners Chase and finished second of four in a rated novice chase at the same course the following month. The gelding, trained by W P Mullins at his last run, also won at Bangor-on-Dee, Worcester and Fontwell, all in Class 4 novice hurdles off a mark of 128. He reached a highest ever official rating of 130.
- 4–17Wins / Runs
- 23.5%Strike rate
- 6 (35.3%)Placed
- −6.60£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.47Fair A/E n=17 · 1.26 incl. margin
- 130Highest OR
- 64dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 120
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 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 120A | 87 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 165B | 107 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 74B | 73 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 120A | 91 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 165B | 107 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 74B | 73.5 | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 17 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 6 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 4 (67%) · 2 wins
- Held up 1 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.4% of 5,813 runs since Jan 2008 (678 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 80 | 16 | 20% | +8.6 | — |
| Good | 1,523 | 188 | 12.3% | +0.9 | 4 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 1,212 | 133 | 11% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,885 | 214 | 11.4% | 0 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 776 | 86 | 11.1% | −0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 336 | 22 | 6.5% | −4.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −11.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 71 | 8 | 11.3% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 249 | 8 | 3.2% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 493 | 64 | 13% | +1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,570 | 192 | 12.2% | +0.8 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,965 | 202 | 10.3% | −1.1 | 4 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,226 | 153 | 12.5% | +1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 236 | 33 | 14% | +2.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Belfast Banter (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m1f; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (Belfast Banter (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Banter (IRE) | 22 | 4 | 2m½f–2m1f | Grade 1 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 4 | 57% | +3.40 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 3 | 3 | 100% | +2.40 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.09 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.38 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.11 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 4 | 44% | +1.40 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hayes | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 6 | 3 | 50% | −0.60 |
| Kevin Sexton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kieran Callaghan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.89 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.29 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 43% | −1.60 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 12 | 3 | 25% | −6.60 |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 25+29d | Wexford | Pat Farrell Memorial Rated Novice Chase Sat just off the front trio in 3rd - small error 6th and soon last - urged into contention and adrift 4 out - asked for effort entering straight - up to 3rd approaching 2 out - second at the final flight and stayed on for a well-held runner-up spot | 2/4 | 23 | 11-9 | — | 71C | 124B | Brian Hayes | 8/1 |
| 31 Jul 25+27d | Galway | Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3) Held up towards the back for most of the way - made no headway from 3 out - well held at the finish | 9/11 | 7 | 11-1 | — | 18C | 119C | Brian Hayes | 25/1 |
| 04 Jul 25+251d | Wexford | MSK Silversand Beginners Chase Handy up with the front group - third turning into the straight - asked for effort two out - moved left before the final flight - drove clear on the run-in to score readily | 1/6 | 11-12 | — | 87A | 131B | Brian Hayes | 4/1 | |
| 26 Oct 24+29d | Cheltenham | William Hill Betting Done Properly Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Handy on the outer early - dropped away before 2 out - beaten a long way at the finish | 5/5 | 41 | 11-8 | 130 | 85C | 101C | Mr P W Mullins | 3/1 |
| 27 Sep 24+21d | Worcester | DragonBet Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Went out wide early and hit the front briefly - stayed handy through the middle stages - lost touch and was eased out of it before 3 out | PU/12 | — | 11-9 | 130 | — | — | Kieran Callaghan | 17/2 |
| 06 Sep 24+60d | Bangor-on-Dee | Jones Bros Supporting CSRC Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Handy early - broke away with three rivals from the pack - moved into second before three out - drifted right two out - driven to the front approaching the last - stayed on strongly to assert on the run-in | 1/11 | 11-12 | 128 | 120A | 141A | Mr P W Mullins | 11/8F | |
| 08 Jul 24+43d | Worcester | AK Bets Watch All UK Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 11-9 | 128 | 96A | 131A | Mr P W Mullins | 10/11J | |
| 26 May 24+43d | Fontwell | Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-4 | 128 | 95B | 116B | Mr P W Mullins | 1/9F | |
| 13 Apr 24+70d | Aintree | William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 10/21 | hd | 10-12 | 130 | 107B | 114A | Brian Hayes | 12/1 |
| 03 Feb 24+70d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) | PU/22 | — | 11-2 | 127 | — | — | Brian Hayes | 6/1 |
| 25 Nov 23+213d | Haydock | Betfair 'Serial Winners' Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 2/15 | 1½ | 10-9 | 124 | 165B | 131A | Brian Hayes | 22/1 |
| 26 Apr 23+60d | Punchestown | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final | 9/12 | 16 | 11-3 | 115 | 67C | 106C | Danny Mullins | 50/1 |
| 25 Feb 23+16d | Fairyhouse | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 3¾ | 11-10 | — | 74B | 133A | Kevin Sexton | 6/1 |
| 09 Feb 23+9d | Thurles | Leugh Rated Novice Hurdle | 4/6 | 6½ | 11-4 | — | 95A | 119B | Kevin Sexton | 50/1 |
| 31 Jan 23+75d | Limerick | Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 5/14 | 2¼ | 11-12 | — | 73B | 117A | Kevin Sexton | 16/1 |
| 17 Nov 22+14d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Slan Abhaile Flat Race | 5/7 | 13 | 12-0 | — | — | 69C | Mr P W Mullins | 14/1 |
| 03 Nov 22 | Thurles | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race | 5/10 | 2¼ | 11-12 | — | — | 74C | Mr P W Mullins | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Fine Margin (IRE) won?
- Fine Margin (IRE) won 4 of 17 archived starts between 2022 and 2025, a strike rate of 23.5%. Placed 6 times in total (35.3% of starts).
- Who trained Fine Margin (IRE)?
- Fine Margin (IRE) was trained by W P Mullins on the most recent run on record, at Wexford on 29 August 2025.
- Who is Fine Margin (IRE)'s sire?
- Fine Margin (IRE) is by Soldier of Fortune (IRE) out of Sumtin Nice (IRE), whose sire is Simply Great.
- What going does Fine Margin (IRE) prefer?
- Fine Margin (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 7 starts (57.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Fine Margin (IRE)'s official rating?
- Fine Margin (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 130.
- What is Fine Margin (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Soldier of Fortune (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.4% of 5,813 runs since Jan 2008 (678 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 6.5% from 336. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.2% from 249.
- Who are Fine Margin (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Sumtin Nice (IRE), Fine Margin (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Belfast Banter (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (Belfast Banter (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–2m1f. As at Oct 2026.