Horse profile
Glenfolan (IRE)
by Montelimar (USA) out of Donegal Thyne (IRE) (Good Thyne)
25 runs · 17 courses · from Jun 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 19 Jul 2009 — 6,309 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2009 · 6th of 9
2 wins · Naas (IRE) & Fairyhouse
Last raced off OR 92
KTB Profile
Glenfolan (IRE) is 2 from 25. Hasn't won since Nov 2007. Each win came on a first visit to the course. Last raced off 92, 22lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 25 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 22lb off peak
- 2–25Wins / Runs
- 8%Strike rate
- 9 (36%)Placed
- −12.00£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 0.86Fair A/E n=25 · 0.64 incl. margin
- 114Highest 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 rating92↓ 22lb off peak
92
83–114
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
Montelimar (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 5% of 100 runs since Jan 2008 (18 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 38 | 2 | 5.3% | +0.3 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | +4.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 17 | 0 | 0% | −5 | 1 from 11 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | +3.3 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 50 | 3 | 6% | +1 | 1 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 26 | 0 | 0% | −5 | 0 from 4 |
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
Donegal Thyne (IRE) (Good Thyne)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Benetwood (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Benetwood (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benetwood (IRE) | 19 | 8 | 2m–2m2½f | Class 3 |
| I'm The Decider (IRE) | 36 | 7 | 2m4f–3m | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 1 | 9% | −4.50 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.50 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stratford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Tralee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Colgan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| R Walsh | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Paul Carberry | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| Daniel Howard | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| B M Cash | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr S J Craig | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ken Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr C P McNally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| R P McNally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Niall P Madden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D J Casey | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| J P Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 23 | 2 | 9% | −10.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Jul 09+85d | Tipperary (IRE) | Tote Jackpot Races 3 to 6 Handicap Chase | 6/9 | 14 | 9-11 | 92 | 75C | Robbie Colgan | 6/1 |
| 25 Apr 09+12d | Kilbeggan | Mullingar Handicap Chase (0-109) | 7/14 | ½ | 10-12 | 93 | 88A | Paul Carberry | 7/1 |
| 13 Apr 09+35d | Cork | Dromahane (q.r.) Handicap Chase (0-95) | 10/20 | ½ | 11-11 | 95 | 97A | Mr S J Craig | 14/1 |
| 09 Mar 09+36d | Stratford | Betfair Handicap Chase | UR/9 | — | 11-8 | 114 | — | Ken Whelan | 16/1 |
| 01 Feb 09+434d | Punchestown | Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Chase (0-116) | 5/9 | 6 | 10-12 | 97 | 93A | R Walsh | 11/2 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 25 Nov 07+15d | Aintree | totepool Grand Sefton Handicap Chase | F/22 | — | 10-5 | 114 | — | Jack Doyle | 14/1 |
| 10 Nov 07+23d | Naas (IRE) | www.tote.ie Handicap Chase | 1/20 | 10-13 | 96 | 119C | Paul Carberry | 11/2J | |
| 18 Oct 07+144d | Punchestown | Ingoldsby (QR) Handicap Chase (0-102) | 4/22 | 14 | 11-5 | 96 | 102C | Mr C P McNally | 7/1 |
| 27 May 07+29d | Tralee | Denny Handicap Chase (0-116) | 7/15 | 1½ | 10-9 | 97 | 77C | R P McNally | 11/2F |
| 28 Apr 07+21d | Punchestown | Punchestown Three Day Event Handicap Chase (0-116) | 3/19 | 9 | 11-0 | 88 | 107C | Robbie Colgan | 10/1 |
| 07 Apr 07+16d | Cork | Property Partners Dick Barry & Son Handicap Chase (0-123) | 3/12 | 1¼ | 10-4 | 96 | 100C | R Walsh | 4/1J |
| 22 Mar 07+104d | Clonmel | Lisronagh Handicap Steeplechase (0-109) | 6/14 | 3 | 10-13 | 97 | 89C | Robbie Colgan | 9/1 |
| 2006 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 08 Dec 06+34d | Cheltenham | boylecasino.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase | 3/12 | 27 | 9-13 | 101 | 72C | Robbie Colgan | 7/1 |
| 04 Nov 06+39d | Down Royal | Rainbow Telecom Handicap Chase (0-116) | 3/11 | ½ | 10-11 | 94 | 93C | Davy Russell | 6/4F |
| 26 Sep 06+106d | Ballinrobe | John McMahon Handicap Chase (0-109) | 2/16 | 2 | 10-8 | 91 | 124C | R Walsh | 9/2 |
| 12 Jun 06+44d | Roscommon | Ladies Day At Roscommon Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/15 | 2½ | 10-8 | 91 | 103C | R Walsh | 4/1F |
| 29 Apr 06+10d | Punchestown | Punchestown Three Day Event Handicap Chase (0-116) | 2/14 | 1 | 10-5 | 89 | 92C | Niall P Madden | 4/1J |
| 19 Apr 06+27d | Fairyhouse | Blanchardstown Handicap Chase (0-109) | 1/22 | 10-0 | 83 | 97C | D J Casey | 11/2 | |
| 23 Mar 06+112d | Clonmel | Lisronagh Handicap Chase (0-109) | 7/14 | ½ | 10-1 | 84 | 74C | Daniel Howard | 14/1 |
| 2005 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 01 Dec 05+27d | Thurles | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) | 6/16 | 12 | 9-13 | 86 | 88C | Robbie Colgan | 12/1 |
| 04 Nov 05+15d | Down Royal | Handicap Chase (0-116) | F/11 | — | 10-0 | 86 | — | J P Elliott | 10/1 |
| 20 Oct 05+39d | Punchestown | Go Racing In Kildare Handicap Chase (0-109) | 12/22 | 5 | 10-8 | 88 | 78C | B M Cash | 20/1 |
| 11 Sep 05+14d | Killarney | Ladbrokes.ie 'Best Prices' Beginners Chase | 9/14 | 13 | 11-12 | — | 82C | B M Cash | 20/1 |
| 28 Aug 05+60d | Ballinrobe | Water Towers Chase | 9/11 | 1½ | 11-5 | — | 82C | Daniel Howard | 20/1 |
| 29 Jun 05 | Perth | Famous Grouse Novices' Chase | 4/9 | 13 | 10-12 | — | 97C | Brian Harding | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Glenfolan won?
- Glenfolan (IRE) won 2 of 25 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 8%. Placed 9 times in total (36% of starts).
- Who trained Glenfolan?
- Glenfolan (IRE) was trained by A J Martin on the most recent run on record, at Tipperary (IRE) on 19 July 2009.
- Who is Glenfolan's sire?
- Glenfolan (IRE) is by Montelimar (USA) out of Donegal Thyne (IRE), whose sire is Good Thyne.
- What going does Glenfolan prefer?
- Glenfolan (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 6 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 Glenfolan's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 92, from the run on 19 July 2009. The highest on record is 114.
- What is Glenfolan's sire's record?
- Montelimar (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 5% of 100 runs since Jan 2008 (18 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Glenfolan's siblings?
- Out of Donegal Thyne (IRE), Glenfolan (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Benetwood (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Benetwood (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.