Horse profile
Gino Bella (IRE)
by It's Gino (GER) out of Dans La Foulee (FR) (Alberto Giacometti)
16 runs · 10 courses · from Apr 2024
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
3 wins · Gowran Park (IRE), Cork (IRE) & Cork
Last run 2 Oct 2026 · 1st of 6
Last raced off OR 115
KTB Profile
Gino Bella is a mare who has won three of 16 starts on turf, all on good ground. She won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Pat Walsh Memorial Mares Hurdle at Gowran Park in Oct 2026, her third success in the space of four months, having taken two handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m1f – 2m4f in Jul 2026 and Aug 2026. She last ran at Gowran Park in Oct 2026, where she won off an official rating of 115, which was also her career-high mark. All three wins have come on good ground.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically prominent
Wins on good or faster
OR at career high
- 3–16Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 10 (62.5%)Placed
- −3.59£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.31Fair A/E n=16 · 1.02 incl. margin
- 115Highest 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 rating115At career-high mark
115
95–115
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 134
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 134A | 124 | 5 runs · 134 / 129 |
| Soft | 4 | 132B | 108.5 | 3 runs · 132 / 120 |
| Heavy | 2 | 66C | 64 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 132A | 117 | 6 runs · 132 / 118 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 134A | 98.5 | 4 runs · 134 / 124.5 |
Of 16 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 16 runs · as at 10 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 15 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 9 (60%) · 1 win
- Led 3 (20%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 3 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.7% of 963 runs since Jan 2008 (128 horses).
Strongest on good going: 23.4% from 222. Weakest on soft going: 10.1% from 308. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.7% from 227.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | −5.4 | — |
| Good | 222 | 52 | 23.4% | +9.7 | 3 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 157 | 21 | 13.4% | −0.3 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 308 | 31 | 10.1% | −3.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 205 | 23 | 11.2% | −2.5 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | −6.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −13.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 74 | 3 | 4.1% | −9.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 227 | 38 | 16.7% | +3 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 455 | 64 | 14.1% | +0.4 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 139 | 23 | 16.5% | +2.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | −2.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dans La Foulee (FR) (Alberto Giacometti)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uno Me I Like My T (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 3 | 43% | +5.41 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.33 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.75 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | −0.34 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Torrens | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Alan O'Sullivan | 3 | 3 | 100% | +9.41 |
| Brian Hayes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Eoghan Finegan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Smithers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Eoin Staples | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr L T Turner | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 4 | 3 | 75% | +8.41 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +3.41 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 20% | −2.59 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Oct 26+43d | Gowran Park (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Pat Walsh Memorial Mares Hurdle close up early - 2nd at halfway - moved to front after 4 out - shaken up after 2 out and went clear - stayed on strongly to win | 1/6 | 10-2 | 115 | 134A | 133B | Alan O'Sullivan | 11/4 | |
| 20 Aug 26+17d | Killarney (IRE) | GMIB Handicap Hurdle Settled just off the front pair early - hit the front after the 2nd holding a shade too much enthusiasm - stretched clear to five lengths by halfway - jumped awkwardly four out and margin shortened - driven up and overtaken before two out - battled on in third from there without threatening to close - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/10 | 3¾ | 10-5 | 115 | 117B | 123A | Eoghan Finegan | 7/2J |
| 03 Aug 26+24d | Cork (IRE) | John O'Flynn Motors 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle Set the pace from the off - two lengths clear by halfway - driven approaching two out and again after - stayed on well to the line for victory | 1/11 | 10-12 | 107 | 132A | 122A | Alan O'Sullivan | 100/30J | |
| 10 Jul 26+35d | Cork | Kelkab Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (0-100) made the running early - overtaken after the 4th - handy in second - third 4 out - back to the front before 3 out - three lengths to the good over the last and kept on strongly | 1/23 | 11-9 | 100 | 119B | 125A | Alan O'Sullivan | 10/3F | |
| 05 Jun 26+42d | Clonmel | Bulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat close up early - went in front briefly before 1st then overtaken and stayed handy - nudged back in charge by the 5th by a whisker - lost that advantage 2 out - couldn't reel in the winner and stumbled a touch at the last - stayed on at an even effort for third | 3/16 | ¾ | 12-0 | 100 | 129B | 128A | Mike O'Connor | 9/2J |
| 24 Apr 26+22d | Kilbeggan | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Tracked the front-runner early - still in second at halfway - driven for effort after the second-last - faded quickly entering the straight and was eased down before the final fence | PU/15 | — | 11-7 | 100 | — | — | Peter Smithers | 5/2F |
| 02 Apr 26+14d | Clonmel | KEP Italia Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - up to 6th by halfway then 4th turning into the straight - squeezed for room and asked for effort before 2 out - still in 5th approaching the last with no real threat to make - stayed on at one gear to finish 4th | 4/13 | ¾ | 11-2 | 100 | 120B | 126A | Simon Torrens | 9/4F |
| 19 Mar 26+70d | Cork | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Shared advantage early before losing it after the opening fence - untidy jumping second and third at halfway - untidy again in fifth - moved into second four out then asked for effort to hit the front from three out - driven approaching the last - fought back hard on the run-in but overhauled in the closing strides | 2/22 | nk | 11-12 | 96 | 132B | 138A | Simon Torrens | 12/1 |
| 08 Jan 26+26d | Clonmel | Lisronagh Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat behind the front group - fourth at halfway - driven approaching two out but made no headway and found little from there - finished well held in 6th | 6/14 | 3¼ | 11-7 | 96 | 62C | 101C | Eoin Staples | 3/1F |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 25+16d | Fairyhouse | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat behind front group early - 5th at halfway - moved into 2nd turning into straight and went on before 2 out - driven and overtaken close home with a small error at the last - stayed on same stride to finish 2nd | 2/18 | 13 | 11-12 | 96 | 97B | 119A | Simon Torrens | 9/2 |
| 27 Nov 25+252d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat just off the front group early - 4th at halfway - pushed along entering the straight - up to 2nd after the second-last - level for the lead approaching the final furlong - outpaced on the run-in and held for third | 3/13 | 1 | 11-9 | 95 | 77B | 125A | Simon Torrens | 8/1 |
| 20 Mar 25+53d | Cork | Racing Home For Easter Festival April 19th - 21st Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled midpack early - moved into 4th turning for home - driven approaching final two furlongs but unable to close - fell at the last | F/18 | — | 11-9 | 95 | — | — | Keith Donoghue | 11/4F |
| 26 Jan 25+15d | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Settled just behind the front group - lost ground briefly at the 6th - pushed along into 5th after 3 out - down to 7th by 2 out and unable to threaten | 6/14 | 5 | 11-5 | — | 66C | 104C | Brian Hayes | 150/1 |
| 11 Jan 25+65d | Fairyhouse | SBK Mares Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - disputed 2nd at the 4th - 3rd from the 6th - hit the fence 4 out - lost a place 3 out and lost ground before 2 out - blundered and lost rider at the last | UR/14 | — | 11-7 | — | — | — | Brian Hayes | 33/1 |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Nov 24+202d | Clonmel | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Settled midpack early - up to 5th by halfway and 4th with three furlongs left - driven but made no dent when hitting the second last awkwardly - clipped the final fence too - stayed on at same effort to snatch third late | 3/10 | 17 | 11-5 | — | 22A | 105A | Brian Hayes | 7/1 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ballinrobe | John Madden & Sons Flat Race | 3/10 | 6 | 10-10 | — | 75A | 115A | Mr L T Turner | 9/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Gino Bella won?
- Gino Bella (IRE) won 3 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 10 times in total (62.5% of starts).
- Who trains Gino Bella?
- Gino Bella (IRE) is trained by Patrick T Foley, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 October 2026.
- Who is Gino Bella's sire?
- Gino Bella (IRE) is by It's Gino (GER) out of Dans La Foulee (FR), whose sire is Alberto Giacometti.
- What going does Gino Bella prefer?
- Gino Bella (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 7 starts (42.9%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Gino Bella's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 115, from the run on 2 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Gino Bella's sire's record?
- It's Gino (GER)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.7% of 963 runs since Jan 2008 (128 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 23.4% from 222. Weakest on soft going: 10.1% from 308. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.7% from 227.
- Who are Gino Bella's siblings?
- Out of Dans La Foulee (FR), Gino Bella (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.