Follow The Sign (IRE)
Follow The Sign (IRE) is 3 from 28. Hasn't won since Feb 2015. All 3 wins have come over 2m1f – 2m4f. Last raced off 109, 18lb below the career-high mark.
- 3–28Wins / Runs
- 10.7%Strike rate
- 6 (21.4%)Placed
- −12.00£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.71Fair A/E n=28 · 1.32 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 23dBetween runs (median)longest 310 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 —
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 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 2 | 87C | 35.5 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 87C | 66 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 4 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 3 figures from 4 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 6,916 runs since Jan 2008 (630 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | +1.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 397 | 44 | 11.1% | −0.6 | — |
| Good | 1,797 | 242 | 13.5% | +1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,169 | 115 | 9.8% | −1.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 2,053 | 249 | 12.1% | +0.4 | 2 from 18 |
| Heavy | 1,447 | 157 | 10.9% | −0.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 23 | 0 | 0% | −11.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | −3.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,499 | 173 | 11.5% | −0.2 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,249 | 260 | 11.6% | −0.1 | 3 from 17 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,398 | 284 | 11.8% | +0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 742 | 92 | 12.4% | +0.7 | — |
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
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Aces Over Eights (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m5½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Aces Over Eights (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Over Eights (IRE) | 22 | 2 | 2m–2m½f | Class 4 |
| Compelled (IRE) | 15 | 1 | 2m | — |
| Rudivale (IRE) | 25 | 1 | 2m5½f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 18 | 2 | 11% | −8.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Gowran Park | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 3 | 18% | −1.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Crimin | 9 | 2 | 22% | +4.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.00 |
| Ian McCarthy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Barry Browne | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr R P Quinlan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mark Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 2 | 14% | −5.00 |
| Tongue tie | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.00 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.00 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 19 | 3 | 16% | −3.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 29 Jan 17+29d | Leopardstown | Sandyford Handicap Chase | 10/11 | 36 | 10-3 | 109 | 45C | 77C | Ian McCarthy | 25/1 |
| 2016 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 16+20d | Punchestown | Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle | 9/10 | 13 | 10-8 | 119 | 87C | 97C | Barry Browne | 40/1 |
| 11 Dec 16+15d | Punchestown | Alan Lillingston Memorial Beginners Chase | 12/13 | 15 | 11-5 | 107 | -16C | 99C | Barry Browne | 100/1 |
| 26 Nov 16+258d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | F/12 | — | 11-12 | 107 | — | — | Ian McCarthy | 50/1 |
| 13 Mar 16+35d | Limerick | Charleville Cheese Beginners Chase | PU/7 | — | 11-12 | 107 | — | — | Ian McCarthy | 5/2F |
| 07 Feb 16+28d | Naas (IRE) | Book Online At naasracecourse.com Beginners Chase | 8/11 | 7½ | 11-12 | — | — | 103C | Ian McCarthy | 50/1 |
| 10 Jan 16+22d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | F/10 | — | 11-12 | 107 | — | — | Ian McCarthy | 50/1 |
| 2015 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 15+233d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | 7/11 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 107 | — | 104C | Ian McCarthy | 33/1 |
| 30 Apr 15+24d | Punchestown | Donohue Marquees Handicap Hurdle | PU/25 | — | 11-5 | 125 | — | — | Mark Enright | 50/1 |
| 06 Apr 15+16d | Fairyhouse | Boomerang Animal Bedding Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 13/18 | 15 | 10-13 | 126 | — | 106C | Robbie Colgan | 33/1 |
| 21 Mar 15+13d | Gowran Park | Richie Hogan & Ashgrove Stables Handicap Hurdle | 13/16 | 25 | 11-3 | 127 | — | 105C | Shane Crimin | 16/1 |
| 08 Mar 15+22d | Naas | Naas Supporters Handicap Hurdle | PU/17 | — | 10-9 | 127 | — | — | Shane Crimin | 14/1 |
| 14 Feb 15+27d | Gowran Park | Live Music After Racing Handicap Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-0 | 120 | — | 133A | Shane Crimin | 6/1 | |
| 18 Jan 15+23d | Leopardstown | Boylesports Hurdle (extended Handicap Hurdle - Rated 0-150) (grade B) | 19/24 | 4¼ | 9-9 | 119 | — | 85C | Shane Crimin | 14/1 |
| 2014 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 14+19d | Leopardstown | Cardinal Capital Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 2/21 | nse | 11-2 | 113 | — | 130A | Shane Crimin | 11/1 |
| 07 Dec 14+19d | Punchestown | Kelly Bradshaw Dalton Supporting Cavan Gaa Handicap Hurdle | 5/17 | 6 | 11-1 | 114 | — | 113A | Shane Crimin | 6/1 |
| 18 Nov 14+310d | Wexford | Loch Garman Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 1/8 | 11-0 | 104 | — | 124A | Shane Crimin | 5/1 | |
| 12 Jan 14+12d | Navan | Meath Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 14/24 | 4½ | 11-11 | 108 | — | 109C | Robbie Colgan | 14/1 |
| 2013 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 Dec 13+23d | Punchestown | Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle | 4/12 | 7 | 10-3 | 109 | — | 116A | Robbie Colgan | 14/1 |
| 08 Dec 13+218d | Punchestown | Punchestown For Events Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 14/15 | 16 | 11-4 | 111 | — | 93C | Shane Crimin | 20/1 |
| 04 May 13+10d | Limerick | Gaa Supporters Day 19th May Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 13/17 | 24 | 11-1 | 112 | — | 95C | Shane Crimin | 14/1 |
| 24 Apr 13+24d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 7/7 | 46 | 11-9 | 112 | — | 108C | Robbie Colgan | 66/1 |
| 31 Mar 13+32d | Fairyhouse | I.n.h. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (grade B) | 17/20 | 5 | 10-9 | 114 | — | 99C | Robbie Colgan | 12/1 |
| 27 Feb 13+14d | Fairyhouse | Buy Tickets On Facebook Maiden Hurdle | 1/11 | 11-2 | — | — | 111A | Robbie Colgan | 2/1 | |
| 13 Feb 13+32d | Thurles | thurles.ie (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 2/18 | 10 | 11-3 | — | — | 127A | Robbie Colgan | 9/2 |
| 12 Jan 13+17d | Punchestown | I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle | 3/12 | ½ | 11-10 | — | — | 127A | Robbie Colgan | 20/1 |
| 2012 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 12+291d | Leopardstown | Donohue Marquees Flat Race | 9/13 | 31 | 11-6 | — | — | 95C | Mr R P Quinlan | 20/1 |
| 10 Mar 12 | Gowran Park | Bennettsbridge Point-to-point Flat Race | 9/14 | 3½ | 10-11 | — | — | 86C | Mr R P Quinlan | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Follow The Sign won?
- Follow The Sign (IRE) won 3 of 28 archived starts between 2012 and 2017, a strike rate of 10.7%. Placed 6 times in total (21.4% of starts).
- Who trained Follow The Sign?
- Follow The Sign (IRE) was trained by Oliver McKiernan on the most recent run on record, at Leopardstown on 29 January 2017.
- Who is Follow The Sign's sire?
- Follow The Sign (IRE) is by Old Vic (GB) out of Conjure Up (IRE), whose sire is Jurado.
- What going does Follow The Sign prefer?
- Follow The Sign (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 7 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Follow The Sign's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 109, from the run on 29 January 2017. The highest on record is 127.
- What is Follow The Sign's sire's record?
- Old Vic (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 6,916 runs since Jan 2008 (630 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Follow The Sign's siblings?
- Out of Conjure Up (IRE), Follow The Sign (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Aces Over Eights (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Aces Over Eights (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m5½f. As at Nov 2026.