Horse profile
First Row (IRE)
by Daylami (IRE) out of Ballet Society (FR) (Sadler's Wells)
39 runs · 23 courses · from Mar 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 5 Jun 2011 — 5,623 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jun 2011 · 10th of 14
7 wins · 7 courses
Last raced off OR 102
KTB Profile
First Row (IRE) is 7 from 39, including a Grade 3 win. The biggest win we hold: the Osmosis Ireland Limited Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse (IRE) (Feb 2006). Hasn't won since Jul 2007. Last raced off 102, 27lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 39 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 27lb off peak
- 7–39Wins / Runs
- 17.9%Strike rate
- 13 (33.3%)Placed
- +0.58£1 level staken=39 at SP
- 1.73Fair A/E n=39 · 1.36 incl. margin
- 129Highest OR
- 60dAvg 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 rating102↓ 27lb off peak
102
80–129
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
Daylami (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,508 runs since Jan 2008 (253 horses).
Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.4% from 109.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 32 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 558 | 71 | 12.7% | +2.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Good | 1,023 | 120 | 11.7% | +1.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 515 | 48 | 9.3% | −1.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 653 | 61 | 9.3% | −1.3 | 3 from 15 |
| Heavy | 309 | 28 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 2 from 9 |
| Standard (AW) | 418 | 45 | 10.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 109 | 7 | 6.4% | −4.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 217 | 25 | 11.5% | +0.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 732 | 75 | 10.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,148 | 133 | 11.6% | +1 | 3 from 15 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 765 | 86 | 11.2% | +0.6 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 451 | 41 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 2 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 75 | 6 | 8% | −2.6 | 0 from 3 |
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
Ballet Society (FR) (Sadler's Wells)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Society (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 15 | 3 | 20% | −0.67 |
| Heavy | 9 | 2 | 22% | +5.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +5.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Down Royal | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Punchestown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tralee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leicester | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 15 | 3 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −6.75 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.67 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 2 | 40% | +8.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Loughran | 15 | 5 | 33% | +15.25 |
| B J Cooper | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Niki O'Shea | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Jimmy Fortune | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Paddy Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ian McCarthy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| T Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alan Munro | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pat Smullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 27 | 6 | 22% | +1.58 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2007 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +6.25 |
| 2006 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +9.00 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.67 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 19 | 3 | 16% | +0.00 |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 27% | +5.25 |
| Flat | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.67 |
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 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 05 Jun 11+22d | Kilbeggan | Dunbia Handicap Chase (0-116) | 10/14 | 6 | 10-13 | 102 | 91C | B J Cooper | 8/1 |
| 14 May 11+49d | Kilbeggan | Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Chase (0-123) | 8/14 | 1½ | 10-3 | 102 | 88C | B J Cooper | 6/1 |
| 26 Mar 11+24d | Navan | Oldcastle Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 5/26 | 5½ | 11-5 | 107 | 117A | B J Cooper | 14/1 |
| 02 Mar 11+28d | Downpatrick | Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National E.B.F. Handicap Chase (0-130) | 6/15 | ½ | 10-3 | 104 | 106A | Roger Loughran | 10/1 |
| 02 Feb 11+46d | Down Royal | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 7/19 | 4½ | 11-5 | 106 | 102C | B J Cooper | 7/1 |
| 2010 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Dec 10+42d | Navan | Christmas Cracker Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 8/12 | nk | 10-6 | 108 | 99A | B J Cooper | 7/1 |
| 06 Nov 10+36d | Down Royal | Rainbow Telecom Handicap Chase (0-116) | 6/14 | ¾ | 10-12 | 107 | 111A | B J Cooper | 7/1 |
| 01 Oct 10+25d | Gowran Park | ITBA & Gain Horse Feeds Encourage Breeders To Go Racing Handicap Hurdle (Grade C) | 4/14 | ½ | 9-5 | 104 | 114A | B J Cooper | 12/1 |
| 06 Sep 10+8d | Roscommon | Ballyleague (Pro/Am) Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 4/14 | 1¾ | 11-0 | 104 | 119A | Paddy Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 29 Aug 10+47d | Galway | Ryan Event Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 10/14 | 16 | 11-9 | 106 | 97C | Roger Loughran | 12/1 |
| 13 Jul 10+1055d | Killarney | Killarney Veterinary Clinic Race | 8/9 | 24 | 9-0 | 80 | 60C | B J Cooper | 14/1 |
| 2007 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Aug 07+23d | Tralee | Denny Gold Medal Handicap Chase | 5/12 | ¾ | 10-3 | 112 | 101C | Roger Loughran | 9/2 |
| 31 Jul 07+11d | Galway | McDonogh Properties Chase | 1/6 | 11-1 | 109 | 112C | Roger Loughran | 7/1 | |
| 20 Jul 07+26d | Kilbeggan | Ladbrokes Midlands National Handicap Chase | 1/11 | 10-9 | 102 | 115C | Roger Loughran | 4/1J | |
| 24 Jun 07+14d | Down Royal | Club Tonic Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase | 2/12 | nk | 10-1 | 109 | 109C | Niki O'Shea | 4/1F |
| 10 Jun 07+34d | Roscommon | Niall Mellon Township Trust Novice Chase | 4/9 | 9 | 11-2 | 109 | 91C | Niki O'Shea | 9/4 |
| 07 May 07+12d | Down Royal | Governors Cup Beginners Chase | 1/9 | 11-5 | — | 110C | Roger Loughran | 9/4F | |
| 25 Apr 07+25d | Punchestown | Oberstown Developments Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 11/22 | 4 | 10-7 | 116 | 106C | Roger Loughran | 25/1 |
| 31 Mar 07+49d | Ascot | Kimberly-Clark Handicap Hurdle | 6/13 | 13 | 10-11 | 125 | 101C | Roger Loughran | 14/1 |
| 10 Feb 07+27d | Leopardstown | T.C.Matthews Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 13/16 | 4½ | 11-4 | 117 | 96C | Roger Loughran | 14/1 |
| 14 Jan 07+17d | Leopardstown | Pierse Hurdle (Handicap 0-145) | 12/30 | ¾ | 10-11 | 113 | 120C | Roger Loughran | 25/1 |
| 2006 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 06+18d | Leopardstown | Powers Gold Label Championship Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 1/14 | 10-4 | 116 | 115C | Roger Loughran | 10/1 | |
| 10 Dec 06+29d | Punchestown | Schweppes Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 10/18 | 11 | 10-12 | 114 | 95C | Conor Maxwell | 12/1 |
| 11 Nov 06+198d | Naas (IRE) | Fishery Lane Hurdle | 6/17 | 6 | 11-1 | — | 101C | Ian McCarthy | 12/1 |
| 27 Apr 06+18d | Punchestown | Tote.ie Champion 4yO Hurdle (Grade 1) | 6/8 | 11 | 11-0 | 129 | 107C | Roger Loughran | 9/1 |
| 09 Apr 06+23d | Curragh | Peter Byrne Kildare Race | 3/22 | 3 | 9-12 | 98 | 78C | Richard Hughes | 9/4F |
| 17 Mar 06+20d | Cheltenham | JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) | 9/17 | 8 | 11-0 | 129 | 109C | Paul Carberry | 12/1 |
| 25 Feb 06+13d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Osmosis Ireland Limited Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle | 1/10 | 10-8 | — | 134C | Roger Loughran | 2/1 | |
| 12 Feb 06+17d | Leopardstown | Cashmans Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) | 3/8 | 1 | 11-0 | — | 124C | Roger Loughran | 12/1 |
| 26 Jan 06+12d | Gowran Park | P.J. Foley Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 1/20 | 10-9 | — | 122C | Niki O'Shea | 4/1 | |
| 14 Jan 06+19d | Punchestown | Punchestown Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) | 3/9 | 13 | 10-9 | — | 113C | Niki O'Shea | 6/1 |
| 2005 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 05+107d | Leopardstown | Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) | 5/12 | hd | 10-9 | — | 122C | Roger Loughran | 16/1 |
| 10 Sep 05+9d | Doncaster | Trilogy Nightclub Doncaster Handicap | 6/6 | 23 | 8-5 | 100 | 46C | T Quinn | 8/1 |
| 01 Sep 05+37d | Salisbury | Dexia Private Banking 'Persian Punch' Conditions Stakes | 5/8 | 6 | 8-6 | 102 | 53C | Alan Munro | 8/1 |
| 26 Jul 05+39d | Goodwood | ABN Amro Gordon Stakes (Group 3) | 4/5 | 9 | 8-10 | 105 | 62C | Jimmy Fortune | 12/1 |
| 17 Jun 05+43d | York | King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) | 5/5 | 20 | 8-11 | 105 | 60C | Pat Smullen | 8/1 |
| 05 May 05+28d | Chester | Chester Vase (Group 3) | 3/8 | nk | 8-10 | 90 | 74C | Jimmy Fortune | 10/1 |
| 07 Apr 05+19d | Leicester | Gg.com Maiden Stakes | 1/9 | 8-6 | — | 81C | Jimmy Fortune | 10/3 | |
| 19 Mar 05 | Lingfield (AW) | Maiden Stakes | 2/8 | 2 | 9-0 | — | 59C | Eddie Ahern | 3/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has First Row won?
- First Row (IRE) won 7 of 39 archived starts between 2005 and 2011, a strike rate of 17.9%. Placed 13 times in total (33.3% of starts).
- Who trained First Row?
- First Row (IRE) was trained by D T Hughes on the most recent run on record, at Kilbeggan on 5 June 2011.
- Who is First Row's sire?
- First Row (IRE) is by Daylami (IRE) out of Ballet Society (FR), whose sire is Sadler's Wells.
- What going does First Row prefer?
- First Row (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 First Row's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 102, from the run on 5 June 2011. The highest on record is 129.
- What is First Row's sire's record?
- Daylami (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 3,508 runs since Jan 2008 (253 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 6.4% from 109.
- Who are First Row's siblings?
- Out of Ballet Society (FR), First Row (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.