Horse profile
For Life (IRE)
by Bachir (IRE) out of Zest (USA) (Zilzal)
49 runs · 13 courses · from Apr 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 27 Jun 2013 — 4,870 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jun 2013 · 9th of 10
7 wins · 4 courses
Last raced off OR 61
KTB Profile
For Life (IRE) is 7 from 49. Hasn't won since Aug 2012. All 7 wins have come over 6f – 7f. Last raced off 61, 16lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 49 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 16lb off peak
- 7–49Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 14 (28.6%)Placed
- +49.33£1 level staken=49 at SP
- 1.82Fair A/E n=47 · 1.50 incl. margin
- 77Highest OR
- 62dAvg 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 rating61↓ 16lb off peak
61
45–77
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
Bachir (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 395 runs since Jan 2008 (40 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 2 | 50% | +41.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Firm | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | +5.2 | 2 from 12 |
| Good | 61 | 5 | 8.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 29 | 1 | 3.4% | −5.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 88 | 3 | 3.4% | −5.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 30 | 5 | 16.7% | +8.1 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 154 | 14 | 9.1% | +0.5 | 4 from 25 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.6 | 0 from 3 |
| 6f – 7f | 69 | 7 | 10.1% | +1.5 | 7 from 44 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 97 | 5 | 5.2% | −3.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 105 | 7 | 6.7% | −1.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | +7.1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 59 | 6 | 10.2% | +1.6 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +5.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −8.6 | — |
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
Zest (USA) (Zilzal)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Spring Dream (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 5f–2m1½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Spring Dream (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Dream (IRE) | 33 | 7 | 1m4f–2m1½f | Class 3 |
| Leadenhall Lass (IRE) | 32 | 3 | 5f–7f | Class 4 |
| Gifted Lady (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Bestofzest (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 25 | 4 | 16% | +22.83 |
| Good to Firm | 12 | 2 | 17% | +34.00 |
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 18 | 4 | 22% | +45.50 |
| Class 6 | 16 | 1 | 6% | −6.50 |
| Class 4 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +13.33 |
| Class 7 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield (AW) | 19 | 4 | 21% | +28.83 |
| Lingfield | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Folkestone | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Yarmouth | 3 | 1 | 33% | +38.00 |
| Brighton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Nottingham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 44 | 7 | 16% | +54.33 |
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia Gemelova | 29 | 7 | 24% | +69.33 |
| Dane O'Neill | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Frankie McDonald | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| J F Egan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sophie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Thomas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Micky Fenton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Hitchcott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Kirby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eddie Ahern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darren Williams | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Neil Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 40 | 7 | 18% | +58.33 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Visor | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +7.50 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +15.00 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 4 | 57% | +47.83 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 27 Jun 13+321d | Yarmouth | Sealife Centre Handicap | 9/10 | 11 | 9-0 | 61 | 34C | Natalia Gemelova | 25/1 |
| 2012 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Aug 12+86d | Lingfield (AW) | Marry Me Eithne! Handicap | 1/8 | 9-4 | 58 | 74A | Natalia Gemelova | 17/2 | |
| 16 May 12+138d | Lingfield (AW) | Betfred Home Of The Big Winners Handicap (Div 2) | 6/14 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 60 | 65A | Natalia Gemelova | 20/1 |
| 2011 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Dec 11+25d | Lingfield (AW) | Lingfield Marriott Hotel & Country Club Selling Stakes | 5/8 | 3½ | 8-11 | 61 | 54A | Natalia Gemelova | 17/2 |
| 05 Dec 11+16d | Lingfield (AW) | totequadpot Claiming Stakes | 5/8 | 2½ | 8-7 | 62 | 65A | Natalia Gemelova | 33/1 |
| 19 Nov 11+38d | Lingfield (AW) | Philpotts At Lingfield Handicap (Div 2) | 11/13 | 1 | 9-4 | 65 | 54A | Natalia Gemelova | 25/1 |
| 12 Oct 11+60d | Lingfield (AW) | News International Classified Claiming Stakes (Div 2) | 2/13 | nk | 8-0 | 65 | 73A | Natalia Gemelova | 33/1 |
| 13 Aug 11+23d | Lingfield | Fizztival At Lingfield Sparkling Selling Stakes | 4/6 | 3¾ | 8-13 | 68 | 46B | Natalia Gemelova | 5/1 |
| 21 Jul 11+47d | Folkestone | Matt Hudson Birthday Surprise Selling Stakes | 3/6 | 3¼ | 8-11 | 72 | 79B | Natalia Gemelova | 7/1 |
| 04 Jun 11+190d | Lingfield | Godfreys - A Great Deal More Than Mowers Handicap | 11/11 | 13 | 9-2 | 73 | 43C | Natalia Gemelova | 25/1 |
| 2010 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Nov 10+22d | Lingfield (AW) | Bet Premier League Football - Betdaq Handicap | 7/10 | 9 | 8-9 | 75 | 37A | Natalia Gemelova | 33/1 |
| 04 Nov 10+86d | Lingfield (AW) | Betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap | 9/10 | 14 | 8-5 | 76 | 38C | Natalia Gemelova | 25/1 |
| 10 Aug 10+20d | Lingfield (AW) | Tandridge Handicap | 6/11 | nk | 8-13 | 76 | 73A | Natalia Gemelova | 7/1 |
| 21 Jul 10+46d | Lingfield (AW) | betdaqextra.com Handicap | 1/13 | 9-10 | 74 | 90A | Natalia Gemelova | 12/1 | |
| 05 Jun 10+26d | Lingfield | Premier Pensions Management Ltd Handicap | 2/10 | 1¾ | 9-2 | 70 | 88A | Sophie Doyle | 20/1 |
| 10 May 10+11d | Brighton | Football Legends Lunch Here 18th May Handicap | 6/7 | 6 | 8-7 | 72 | 44A | Natalia Gemelova | 10/1 |
| 29 Apr 10+31d | Folkestone | Best Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Handicap | 3/7 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 72 | 85A | Natalia Gemelova | 7/1 |
| 29 Mar 10+113d | Lingfield (AW) | Blue Square Exclusive Live Show Prices Handicap | 2/10 | ¾ | 8-10 | 70 | 77A | Natalia Gemelova | 33/1 |
| 2009 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 06 Dec 09+9d | Lingfield (AW) | Bet Live In Play At Totesport.com Handicap | 10/10 | 15 | 8-7 | 72 | 29C | Natalia Gemelova | 20/1 |
| 27 Nov 09+108d | Lingfield (AW) | New Chapel Handicap | 9/9 | 2¼ | 8-6 | 73 | 50A | Natalia Gemelova | 14/1 |
| 11 Aug 09+44d | Lingfield (AW) | Gopher Handicap | 6/9 | 1 | 8-10 | 73 | 61A | Natalia Gemelova | 8/1 |
| 28 Jun 09+31d | Salisbury | K J Pike & Sons Ltd Seniors' Sprint Handicap | 6/12 | shd | 8-11 | 73 | 70A | Natalia Gemelova | 10/1 |
| 28 May 09+49d | Lingfield (AW) | Graybury Lane Handicap | 1/8 | 8-1 | 72 | 80A | Natalia Gemelova | 20/1 | |
| 09 Apr 09+188d | Folkestone | Jenner Reyno Handicap | 11/12 | 1¼ | 8-10 | 75 | 59A | Richard Thomas | 16/1 |
| 2008 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Oct 08+164d | Lingfield (AW) | Ashurst Handicap | 4/8 | nk | 8-13 | 75 | 71A | Natalia Gemelova | 8/1 |
| 22 Apr 08+188d | Folkestone | Temple Lifts Ltd Handicap | 5/7 | hd | 8-9 | 76 | 59A | Natalia Gemelova | 9/2 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Oct 07+22d | Lingfield (AW) | HBLB Handicap | 1/10 | 8-6 | 72 | 75C | Natalia Gemelova | 10/3F | |
| 25 Sep 07+23d | Brighton | Weatherbys Printing Handicap | 1/12 | 9-0 | 68 | 80C | Natalia Gemelova | 7/2F | |
| 02 Sep 07+22d | Folkestone | Sunley Group Supporting Demelza Handicap | 1/12 | 8-1 | 58 | 80C | Natalia Gemelova | 4/1F | |
| 11 Aug 07+12d | Lingfield | Specialist Liability Services Handicap | 2/18 | 2 | 9-1 | 58 | 81C | Natalia Gemelova | 12/1 |
| 30 Jul 07+185d | Yarmouth | Martin Foulger Memorial Handicap | 1/16 | 8-4 | 45 | 65C | Natalia Gemelova | 40/1 | |
| 26 Jan 07+10d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Claiming Stakes | 8/12 | ¾ | 9-6 | 45 | 32C | Micky Fenton | 33/1 |
| 16 Jan 07+35d | Southwell (AW) | bonusprint.com Handicap (Div 1) | 10/10 | 7 | 8-7 | 47 | 16C | J F Egan | 13/2 |
| 2006 · 11 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Dec 06+8d | Southwell (AW) | Pontins Banded Stakes | 5/12 | 2 | 9-1 | 48 | 47C | Sam Hitchcott | 9/1 |
| 04 Dec 06+7d | Lingfield (AW) | riverbelle.com/races Claiming Stakes (Div 2) | 8/11 | ½ | 8-12 | 48 | 45C | Darryll Holland | 14/1 |
| 27 Nov 06+13d | Kempton (AW) | iBetX.com Money Man Banded Stakes | 4/11 | 1½ | 9-1 | 48 | 41C | Adam Kirby | 5/1 |
| 14 Nov 06+96d | Southwell (AW) | Play Golf Come Racing Selling Stakes | 2/14 | 4 | 9-0 | 48 | 76C | Dane O'Neill | 16/1 |
| 10 Aug 06+12d | Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth Glass Maiden Handicap | 5/15 | ¾ | 9-7 | 48 | 58C | Frankie McDonald | 8/1 |
| 29 Jul 06+9d | Lingfield | Ladies Evening August 12Th Handicap | 16/18 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 51 | 36C | Frankie McDonald | 12/1 |
| 20 Jul 06+19d | Epsom Downs | Mall Ashley Claiming Stakes | 9/10 | 9 | 9-4 | 51 | 39C | Eddie Ahern | 20/1 |
| 01 Jul 06+14d | Newmarket | newmarketexperience.co.uk Apprentice Handicap | 5/18 | 4 | 8-9 | 54 | 61C | Andrew Elliott | 16/1 |
| 17 Jun 06+10d | Lingfield | Premier Pensions Management Administration Handicap | 2/14 | ½ | 9-7 | 53 | 63C | Frankie McDonald | 33/1 |
| 07 Jun 06+83d | Lingfield (AW) | Golf And Gamble At Lingfield Park Handicap (AW) | 9/12 | ½ | 8-8 | 57 | 41C | Tom Queally | 33/1 |
| 16 Mar 06+164d | Southwell (AW) | First Past The Post At Betdirect Handicap | 10/10 | 16 | 8-13 | 65 | 42C | Darren Williams | 33/1 |
| 2005 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 03 Oct 05+10d | Windsor | Fred Hawkins, courtesy of Ladbrokes Maiden Stakes Div 1 | 6/14 | 1¾ | 8-13 | 70 | 67C | J F Egan | 7/1 |
| 23 Sep 05+55d | Lingfield | Betfredcasino.com Handicap | 11/15 | 4 | 8-7 | 74 | 31C | Darryll Holland | 33/1 |
| 30 Jul 05+85d | Lingfield | Alltask Maiden Stakes | 12/18 | 1½ | 9-0 | 77 | 38C | Neil Callan | 11/4F |
| 06 May 05+7d | Nottingham | Maiden Auction Stakes | 4/14 | nk | 9-0 | — | 63C | Dane O'Neill | 2/1F |
| 29 Apr 05 | Nottingham | Bestwood Park Maiden Stakes | 3/13 | 1¾ | 9-0 | — | 64C | Dane O'Neill | 10/3 |
Quick answers
- How many races has For Life won?
- For Life (IRE) won 7 of 49 archived starts between 2005 and 2013, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 14 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trained For Life?
- For Life (IRE) was trained by John E Long on the most recent run on record, at Yarmouth on 27 June 2013.
- Who is For Life's sire?
- For Life (IRE) is by Bachir (IRE) out of Zest (USA), whose sire is Zilzal.
- What going does For Life prefer?
- For Life (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 12 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is For Life's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 61, from the run on 27 June 2013. The highest on record is 77.
- What is For Life's sire's record?
- Bachir (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 395 runs since Jan 2008 (40 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are For Life's siblings?
- Out of Zest (USA), For Life (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Spring Dream (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Spring Dream (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–2m1½f. As at Oct 2026.