Horse profile
Gorgeous Tom (IRE)
by Champs Elysees (GB) out of Cappa Or (IRE) (Oscar)
18 runs · 16 courses · from Nov 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
5 wins · 5 courses
Last run 14 Oct 2026 · 1st of 4
Last raced off OR 152
KTB Profile
Gorgeous Tom is 5 from 18, with two Grade 3 wins in the archive. His biggest success came in the Grade 3 Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase at Punchestown in Oct 2026 when he won the Class 1 race over 2m5f – 3m on good ground off an official rating of 152. All five wins have come on turf, three of them over 2m1f – 2m4f. He won last time out at Punchestown in Oct 2026.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 5–18Wins / Runs
- 27.8%Strike rate
- 10 (55.6%)Placed
- −4.81£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.35Fair A/E n=18 · 1.14 incl. margin
- 152Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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 rating152At career-high mark
152
123–152
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 122
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 to Soft | 5 | 102C | 92 | 2 runs · 95 / 74 |
| Good | 4 | 116A | 110.5 | 2 runs · 114 / 110.5 |
| Soft | 3 | 149B | 122 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 2 | 128B | 120.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 122B | 110.5 | 3 runs · 122 / 114 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 128B | 104 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 102C | 95 | 2 runs · 95 / 74 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 149B | 113 | — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (3) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 18 runs · as at 22 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 13 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 6 (46%) · 1 win
- Led 3 (23%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 3 (23%) · 0 wins
- Held up 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,122 runs since Jan 2008 (521 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 53 | 13 | 24.5% | +13 | — |
| Good to Firm | 838 | 120 | 14.3% | +2.8 | — |
| Good | 1,842 | 195 | 10.6% | −0.9 | 2 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,084 | 117 | 10.8% | −0.7 | 2 from 8 |
| Soft | 1,152 | 116 | 10.1% | −1.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 391 | 31 | 7.9% | −3.6 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,762 | 224 | 12.7% | +1.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | −2.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 387 | 29 | 7.5% | −4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 882 | 92 | 10.4% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,996 | 262 | 13.1% | +1.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,037 | 238 | 11.7% | +0.2 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,068 | 121 | 11.3% | −0.2 | 3 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 600 | 58 | 9.7% | −1.8 | 1 from 4 |
| Over 3m | 141 | 15 | 10.6% | −0.9 | 0 from 3 |
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
Cappa Or (IRE) (Oscar)
4 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Bye (IRE) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
| Ayyadieh (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Cappaway (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Army's Dream (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.20 |
| Good | 4 | 2 | 50% | +0.29 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.90 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.33 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.67 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 3 | 43% | +2.42 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.33 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 15 | 5 | 33% | −1.81 |
| Patrick M O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.33 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 50% | +3.52 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 25% | −5.91 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.10 |
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 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Oct 26+77d | Punchestown (IRE) | Matchbook Betting Exchange Steeplechase (Grade 3) Went on with a rival for the front spot - in front by the 5th - bounded away turning in - kept going powerfully to win - slowed down in the final 50 yards | 1/4 | 11-0 | 152 | 107C | 151C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/6F | |
| 29 Jul 26+109d | Galway (IRE) | Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Steeplechase) (Grade 3) Sat behind the pace - urged forward after 3 out - moved into 6th after the last - driven approaching the straight - improved to 2nd inside the final furlong before fading to finish 3rd | 3/22 | ¾ | 11-3 | 149 | 114C | 150A | Patrick M O'Brien | 25/1 |
| 11 Apr 26+40d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - bumped at the 7th and slipped towards the back - knocked about once more at the 18th and further compromised soon after - pushed along before two out - well held at the finish | 12/34 | 9½ | 10-9 | 151 | 53C | 121C | Sean Flanagan | 20/1 |
| 02 Mar 26+93d | Leopardstown | QuinnBet Handicap Chase (Listed) Sat just behind pace early - third at halfway and fourth turning in - moved up to second entering the final furlong - eased back to fourth in the run-in - held that effort without further response - edged out of fourth right at the line | 5/16 | ¾ | 11-11 | 149 | 122B | 150A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/1J |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 25+28d | Newbury | Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Sluggish start - settled midfield - improved position before 4 out - driven up and closed on front pack 3 out - unable to gain ground before last and stayed on same rate to finish 4th | 4/24 | 3 | 11-6 | 151 | 95B | 147A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 16/1 |
| 01 Nov 25+186d | Down Royal | Kildress Plumbing Chase (Grade 2) Set the early tempo out in front - urged forward passing three out - lost the advantage before the last - couldn't quicken on winner in the run to the line and finished second | 2/5 | 4¼ | 11-7 | 150 | — | 142B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/4 |
| 29 Apr 25+48d | Punchestown | Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) Sat close to the front pair early - third at halfway - pushed along into fifth four out - unable to quicken again and finished 4th | 4/8 | 14 | 11-10 | 150 | 102C | 124C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 12 Mar 25+101d | Cheltenham | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) Handy early behind the front group - lost pace after 3 out with little response from 2 out - grabbed 4th close home | 4/7 | 4¼ | 11-7 | 149 | 83A | 139B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Dec 24+28d | Fairyhouse | Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) Held up in rear - travelling 4th ahead of the 8th - slipped back to 5th approaching 3 out - recovered to 4th before losing that position again 2 out - nudged along without quickening - stayed on with purpose late to finish 4th | 4/5 | ½ | 11-10 | — | 55C | 139B | Mark Walsh | 6/1 |
| 03 Nov 24+28d | Cork | Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Chase (Grade 3) Sat close behind pace-setters early - stumbled at 1st - 4th at halfway - moved up to challenge with three to jump - edged ahead approaching second-last - driven clear before the final fence and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/9 | 11-0 | — | 116A | 140A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 13/8F | |
| 06 Oct 24+37d | Tipperary | O'dwyer Steel Dundrum Novice Chase (grade 3) Sat close up early - held 3rd at halfway - came down at the 9th | F/6 | — | 10-13 | — | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 5/4F |
| 30 Aug 24+29d | Wexford | Dan & Breda Byrne Memorial Rated Novice Chase Shared front spot early - moved clear at halfway - challenged again 4f out - back in command turning for home - pushed along approaching final furlong and finished full of running to score | 1/6 | 11-5 | — | — | 135B | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/5F | |
| 01 Aug 24+92d | Galway | Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3) Held up in the pack - driven with little response near the back approaching 2 out - unable to find more late | 16/19 | 2½ | 10-11 | 137 | 105C | 114C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/1 |
| 01 May 24+27d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-12 | 128 | 92B | 147A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/1 | |
| 04 Apr 24+94d | Naas | Book Your Summer Season BBQ Packages At Naas Racecourse Maiden Hurdle | 1/19 | 11-12 | 123 | 113B | 150A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/10F | |
| 01 Jan 24+23d | Tramore | David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 5½ | 11-4 | — | 128B | 127A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/8 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Dec 23+27d | Navan | Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle | 2/25 | 7 | 11-12 | — | — | 137A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4/1 |
| 12 Nov 23 | Naas | Cavan Developments Home Builders Supporting St Marys GAA Maiden Hurdle | 4/22 | 13 | 11-12 | — | 149B | 121A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Gorgeous Tom won?
- Gorgeous Tom (IRE) won 5 of 18 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 27.8%. Placed 10 times in total (55.6% of starts).
- Who trains Gorgeous Tom?
- Gorgeous Tom (IRE) is trained by Henry de Bromhead, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is Gorgeous Tom's sire?
- Gorgeous Tom (IRE) is by Champs Elysees (GB) out of Cappa Or (IRE), whose sire is Oscar.
- What going does Gorgeous Tom prefer?
- Gorgeous Tom (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Gorgeous Tom's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 152, from the run on 14 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Gorgeous Tom's sire's record?
- Champs Elysees (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.5% of 7,122 runs since Jan 2008 (521 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 7.9% from 391. Weakest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 7.5% from 387.
- Who are Gorgeous Tom's siblings?
- Out of Cappa Or (IRE), Gorgeous Tom (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.