Horse profile
Gangsta Man (IRE)
23 runs · 16 courses · from Mar 2024
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Hamilton, Gowran Park & Roscommon
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 17 Jul 2026 · 4th of 7
Last raced off OR 90
KTB Profile
Gangsta Man is a gelding with three wins from 23 starts, all in handicaps on turf. He won the Class 3 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap at Hamilton in Jun 2026 over under 6f on good to firm off 86, the Golf At Gowran Park Handicap at Gowran Park in Sep 2025 over 6f – 7f on good to soft off 72, and the Athlone Handicap at Roscommon in May 2025 over 6f – 7f on good off 69. Typically held up, he finished fourth of seven as beaten favourite at Hamilton in Jul 2026, last raced off his career-high mark of 90.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 3–23Wins / Runs
- 13%Strike rate
- 7 (30.4%)Placed
- −2.50£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.93Fair A/E n=23 · 1.59 incl. margin
- 90Highest OR
- 38dAvg 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 rating90At career-high mark
90
68–90
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 121
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 108C | 80.5 | 2 runs · 108 / 91.5 |
| Soft | 7 | 133A | 72 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 94A | 74 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 121A | 114 | 2 runs · 121 / 114 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 16 | 121A | 73.5 | 3 runs · 121 / 108 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 133A | 93 | 2 runs · 107 / 100 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 22 figures from 23 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 17 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 9 (53%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (24%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (12%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (12%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 14,959 runs since Mar 2013 (930 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 5.3% from 170.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 92 | 14 | 15.2% | +6.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2,477 | 256 | 10.3% | +1.2 | 1 from 2 |
| Good | 3,168 | 264 | 8.3% | −0.8 | 1 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 1,340 | 109 | 8.1% | −1 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 1,722 | 136 | 7.9% | −1.2 | 0 from 8 |
| Heavy | 474 | 50 | 10.5% | +1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 5,686 | 535 | 9.4% | +0.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 4,441 | 507 | 11.4% | +2.3 | 1 from 5 |
| 6f – 7f | 7,640 | 643 | 8.4% | −0.7 | 2 from 16 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,046 | 159 | 7.8% | −1.3 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 582 | 44 | 7.6% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 170 | 9 | 5.3% | −3.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 67 | 2 | 3% | −6.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2013 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Velvet Skies (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Skies (IRE) | 54 | 3 | 6f–7f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Curragh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 16 | 2 | 13% | −3.00 |
| Under 6f | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Joyce | 6 | 2 | 33% | +7.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Harry Davies | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gary Carroll | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Siobhan Rutledge | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Patrick McGettigan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Caffrey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keithen Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Cleary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Foley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 2 | 13% | −0.50 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +6.00 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Jul 26+22d | Hamilton | Jordan Electrics Scottish Stewards' Cup Handicap Stakes settled off the pace early - driven approaching the final furlong - made up ground into fourth inside the final 110 yards and finished well | 4/7 | ½ | 9-7 | 90 | 121A | 88A | Paul Mulrennan | 100/30F |
| 25 Jun 26+25d | Hamilton | Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Slow to get going - settled towards the back - found little room to progress a furlong out - darted right for space - accelerated strongly to get up close home | 1/8 | 10-0 | 86 | 107A | 94A | Paul Mulrennan | 13/2 | |
| 31 May 26+45d | Thirsk | Sky Bet Price Boosts Handicap Held up towards the back - urged forward with over two furlongs left - responded and finished with running on into the last furlong to finish fourth beaten 2 lengths | 4/14 | ¾ | 8-11 | 87 | 108C | 95A | Harry Davies | 12/1 |
| 16 Apr 26+12d | Newmarket | Watch Live Racing At Betway Handicap Sat handy in the pack early - nudged for effort with two furlongs left - dropped away final furlong - eventually well beaten | 17/18 | ¾ | 9-2 | 87 | 75C | 67A | Paul Mulrennan | 11/1 |
| 04 Apr 26+189d | Musselburgh | Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap Bumped into runner and driven on early - dropped back and lacked pace early - shaken up to move through middle of track a furlong out - hit front close home but caught in the last strides to finish second | 2/14 | shd | 8-6 | 85 | 93C | 104A | Harry Davies | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Sep 25+11d | Curragh | McDonnell's Bar Newbridge Rated Race Held up early - midfield at halfway - driven through a gap approaching 2f out to loom up second - stayed on strongly to go down by half a length | 2/7 | ½ | 8-12 | 77 | 95A | 89A | Wesley Joyce | 25/1 |
| 16 Sep 25+14d | Punchestown | Nostra Supporting Laois GAA Handicap Handy early - third at halfway - moved through to hit the front with a furlong and a half left - overtaken with a furlong to run and faded close home | 6/14 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 77 | 74C | 80A | Patrick McGettigan | 16/1 |
| 02 Sep 25+30d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Handicap Sat just behind the front pair - second at halfway - moved through to the front inside the final two furlongs - shaken up and lost the advantage with 150 yards left before rallying to get back up on the line | 1/11 | 9-3 | 72 | 94A | 91A | Wesley Joyce | 5/1 | |
| 03 Aug 25+6d | Galway | Village Salthill Handicap Towards the back of the field - hampered on the rail 2f out and denied a run - unable to get back into it final furlong | 7/12 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 73 | — | 75A | Ronan Whelan | 11/1 |
| 28 Jul 25+65d | Galway | Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap Sat close to the front group early - into the straight in 4th under pressure - stayed on at the same rate through the final furlong - finished 4th | 4/15 | shd | 9-3 | 72 | 72C | 88A | Wesley Joyce | 33/1 |
| 24 May 25+12d | Curragh | Revamp Restoration And Conservation Handicap Bumped leaving the gate then settled behind the front group before being asked for effort with 2f left - moved into second soon after - found nothing more and dropped away in the closing stages | 9/11 | 3¼ | 8-6 | 73 | 71A | 56A | Wesley Joyce | 14/1 |
| 12 May 25+211d | Roscommon | Athlone Handicap Sent clear early - matched for command after a furlong - moved back in front approaching 2f out and pushed along - challenged inside final furlong but stayed on to prevail | 1/15 | 9-6 | 69 | 95C | 91A | Wesley Joyce | 6/1 | |
| 2024 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Oct 24+12d | Naas | Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final hit the front early - dropped back to race in midfield before halfway - improved into 6th by halfway - pushed along wide with no gain 2f out and unable to find more inside the final furlong | 15/16 | hd | 8-13 | 73 | 46C | 53A | James Ryan | 66/1 |
| 01 Oct 24+12d | Cork | Irish EBF Auction Series Nursery Handicap Settled back off the pace near the far rail - pushed along with no headway made 2f out - unable to find more inside the final furlong - finished ninth beaten 9¾ lengths | 9/9 | 4½ | 8-9 | 73 | 67A | 50A | Adam Caffrey | 4/1 |
| 19 Sep 24+13d | Naas | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden Tucked in behind the front group early and third at halfway - urged forward and moved into command over 2f out - driven approaching the final furlong - overtaken near the line and eased back to finish fourth | 4/14 | nk | 8-8 | 68 | 87C | 86A | Wesley Joyce | 12/1 |
| 06 Sep 24+17d | Down Royal | Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden Sat behind the front group - third at halfway - urged into contention with a furlong left - stayed on but couldn't get closer for third | 3/14 | nk | 8-6 | 68 | 86C | 78A | Keithen Kennedy | 13/2 |
| 20 Aug 24+17d | Roscommon | Irish EBF Auction Series Race Sat in 3rd early - slipped back a place approaching 2 1/2f out - found more out wide with a furlong left and regained 3rd - stayed on without finding more - held for third at the line | 3/4 | 2 | 8-8 | 68 | 62C | 67B | James Ryan | 12/1 |
| 03 Aug 24+50d | Galway | Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Nursery Handicap Settled just behind front group early - 4th at halfway - hampered a touch approaching 3f out - pushed into 3rd with 2f left - unable to threaten and finished fourth staying on steadily | 4/12 | 2¼ | 9-2 | 70 | 70B | 78A | Gary Carroll | 16/1 |
| 14 Jun 24+16d | Fairyhouse | Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden | 7/17 | 1 | 8-6 | — | 56C | 65A | Jack Cleary | 28/1 |
| 29 May 24+11d | Tipperary | Tipperary (C & G) Maiden | 4/7 | 2¼ | 9-5 | — | 133A | 80B | Gary Carroll | 28/1 |
| 18 May 24+11d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | 3/8 | 3¼ | 9-7 | — | 69A | 76A | Shane Foley | 33/1 |
| 07 May 24+42d | Navan | Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden | 7/11 | 2 | 8-13 | — | 59A | 69A | Siobhan Rutledge | 40/1 |
| 26 Mar 24 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden | 5/9 | 1½ | 8-13 | — | 72A | 58A | Siobhan Rutledge | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Gangsta Man won?
- Gangsta Man (IRE) won 3 of 23 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 13%. Placed 7 times in total (30.4% of starts).
- Who trains Gangsta Man?
- Gangsta Man (IRE) is trained by Jim Goldie, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 17 July 2026.
- Who is Gangsta Man's sire?
- Gangsta Man (IRE) is by Dandy Man (IRE) out of Gasta (IRE), whose sire is Vocalised.
- What going does Gangsta Man prefer?
- Gangsta Man (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 Gangsta Man's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 90, from the run on 17 July 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Gangsta Man's sire's record?
- Dandy Man (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 14,959 runs since Mar 2013 (930 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 5.3% from 170.
- Who are Gangsta Man's siblings?
- Out of Gasta (IRE), Gangsta Man (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Velvet Skies (IRE) (3). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Nov 2026.