Horse profile
Hardy Diamond (IRE)
by Diamond Boy (FR) out of Amazon Mist (IRE) (King's Theatre)
20 runs · 10 courses · from Jul 2024
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Kilbeggan
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 8 May 2026 · 7th of 11
Last raced off OR 100
KTB Profile
Hardy Diamond is a mare who has won two of 20 starts on turf, both at Kilbeggan on good to soft going. She took a maiden hurdle over 2m1f – 2m4f in Jul 2024 and a handicap chase over 3m in Aug 2025. Typically held up, she finished seventh of 11 in the Remembering Caughoo Handicap Chase at Downpatrick in May 2026 when beaten favourite. She last ran off an official rating of 100, 14lb below her highest ever mark.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 14lb off peak
- 2–20Wins / Runs
- 10%Strike rate
- 6 (30%)Placed
- +2.00£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.12Fair A/E n=20 · 0.93 incl. margin
- 114Highest OR
- 34dAvg 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 rating100↓ 14lb off peak
100
100–114
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 62
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 | 8 | 97B | 74.5 | 3 runs · 86 / 56 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 105B | 91 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 58C | 53 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 97B | 74.5 | 3 runs · 97 / 86 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 105B | 74 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 85B | 56 | 2 runs · 56 / 53.5 |
Flat
Of 20 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 20 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
- Held up 9 (53%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 7 (41%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12% of 2,276 runs since Jan 2008 (285 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 26 | 8 | 30.8% | +18.8 | — |
| Good | 663 | 80 | 12.1% | +0.1 | 0 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 481 | 54 | 11.2% | −0.8 | 2 from 6 |
| Soft | 742 | 80 | 10.8% | −1.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 347 | 50 | 14.4% | +2.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −6.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −12 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −12 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 844 | 112 | 13.3% | +1.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 979 | 105 | 10.7% | −1.3 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 356 | 46 | 12.9% | +0.9 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 56 | 8 | 14.3% | +2.3 | 1 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Amazon Mist (IRE) (King's Theatre)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Mistymal (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 3m1f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Mistymal (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistymal (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 3m1f | Class 5 |
| Glorious Mist (IRE) | 17 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 2 | 33% | +16.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbeggan | 4 | 2 | 50% | +18.00 |
| Downpatrick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Perth | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 1 | 13% | +7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Healy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carl Millar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lucy Kayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J M Halford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 10 | 1 | 10% | −3.00 |
| None | 10 | 1 | 10% | +5.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +9.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 15 | 1 | 7% | −8.00 |
| Hurdle | 4 | 1 | 25% | +11.00 |
| 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 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 May 26+4d | Downpatrick | Remembering Caughoo Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled behind pacesetter early - 6th at halfway then nudged up into 5th approaching three out - suffered a heavy check and dropped back to 3rd before the last - had nothing more in reserve and dropped away up the straight | 7/11 | 1 | 11-9 | 100 | 86C | 102C | Josh Williamson | 4/1F |
| 04 May 26+22d | Down Royal | Club Mixers Handicap Chase Up with the pace and free-going early - dropped to 5th at halfway - serious error 5 out when 4th - headway to 3rd after 3 out and nudged forward - made no inroad before the following fence and faded to finish third | 3/7 | 18 | 10-4 | 100 | 51A | 98A | Kevin Healy | 3/1F |
| 12 Apr 26+67d | Down Royal | Fibrus Total Home Wi-Fi Handicap Chase (0-100) Held up towards the back - improved into 7th before 3 out then driven into 4th - found room late to snatch second near the finish | 2/15 | 1¾ | 12-0 | 100 | 56B | 122A | Jack Kennedy | 11/1 |
| 04 Feb 26+20d | Punchestown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Chase Settled in midfield - 4th at halfway - driven approaching 3 out then unable to quicken in 5th after the following fence - stayed on at the same rate from the last | 5/7 | 3 | 10-3 | 103 | 62B | 100A | Jordan Gainford | 14/1 |
| 15 Jan 26+26d | Fairyhouse | Jump Into January Handicap Chase Settled behind the pace early - 4th at halfway then 2nd approaching 3 out - dropped to 4th and pressed after 2 out - faded from there to finish 8th | 8/14 | 2 | 11-9 | 107 | — | 103A | Danny Gilligan | 28/1 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+23d | Thurles | Molony Cup Handicap Chase Settled towards the back of the pack - made no impression and dropped away from 4 out - pulled up before the last | PU/16 | — | 11-11 | 109 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 14/1 |
| 27 Nov 25+69d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Chase Sat close to the pace early - 7th at halfway - pressed for effort but couldn't quicken from 4 out - eventually finished 6th | 6/15 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 110 | 97B | 113A | Carl Millar | 28/1 |
| 19 Sep 25+11d | Downpatrick | Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase Slow into stride and struggling from the off - suffered a heavy bump at the opening obstacle - lagged towards the rear through the middle stages and unable to close in from four out - finished well adrift in 9th | 9/11 | 33 | 11-12 | 110 | 48C | 99C | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 08 Sep 25+9d | Perth | Auto Services Volkswagen Commercials Aftersales Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Jumped raggedly early - held up towards the rear throughout - never able to challenge - finished well held in 7th | 7/8 | 3¾ | 11-9 | 114 | 84B | 99A | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 30 Aug 25+21d | Curragh | Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud | 18/21 | 2¼ | 12-1 | — | 38C | 63C | Lucy Kayes | 40/1 |
| 09 Aug 25+37d | Kilbeggan | Smiddys Pub Handicap Chase Sat behind the front group early - clipped a couple of fences - 5th at halfway - improved into 4th three out - driven on after that - up to 3rd on the inner turning in - asked for more to be 2nd after the last - collared the front-runner inside the final furlong and got up to win | 1/8 | 11-9 | 107 | 85B | 122A | Jack Kennedy | 6/1 | |
| 03 Jul 25+25d | Perth | Secure Air Parks Edinburgh Airport Parking Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Some untidy jumping early - stayed close to pace then pushed into second before the final fence - stuck on to finish second beaten two and a half lengths | 2/8 | 2½ | 12-0 | 110 | 97B | 128A | Kevin Sexton | 12/1 |
| 08 Jun 25+23d | Perth | Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Never featured - trailed at the rear throughout - well held at the finish | 9/9 | 37 | 11-7 | 111 | 65C | 89C | Sean Bowen | 5/2F |
| 16 May 25+188d | Kilbeggan | Cooke's Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase Held up towards the back - still 9th at the 4th - moved into contention approaching the last - up to 3rd on the run-in - stayed on well for 2nd without threatening the winner | 2/13 | 2¼ | 11-5 | — | — | 120A | Jordan Gainford | 22/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Nov 24+29d | Gowran Park | Gerry Comerford Drilling Beginners Chase Held up at the back of the field - lost touch with rivals with five to jump - unable to find more before the finish | 13/16 | 3¼ | 11-5 | — | 62C | 95C | Jack Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 11 Oct 24+7d | Downpatrick | Denvir's Of Downpatrick Beginners Chase Sat behind the front group early - 7th at halfway - moved into 3rd with 3 to jump - up to 2nd before the second last - driven on the rail nearing the final fence - held on but eased back to 3rd near the line | 3/10 | ½ | 11-5 | — | — | 117A | Jack Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 04 Oct 24+42d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Towards the back of the field - urged forward from 4 out - made some ground to sit 9th at the second-last - 7th over the final fence and never threatened | 7/18 | 4½ | 11-2 | 104 | 85B | 111A | Mr J M Halford | 28/1 |
| 23 Aug 24+15d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Novice Hurdle Held up at the back early - stumbled second before being driven into contention nearing 4 out and stumbled once more - asked for effort after 2 out but found nothing more - finished well beaten | 4/5 | 43 | 11-5 | — | 63C | 102C | Jack Kennedy | 16/1 |
| 08 Aug 24+13d | Sligo | Kilcawley Construction Rated Novice Hurdle Sat close up in 2nd early - shared the running from halfway then eased back to 4th under pressure before 2 out - faded late to finish 5th | 5/5 | 6½ | 10-13 | — | 58C | 95C | Sam Ewing | 13/2 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Kilbeggan | Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle | 1/15 | 10-8 | — | 105B | 116A | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hardy Diamond won?
- Hardy Diamond (IRE) won 2 of 20 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 10%. Placed 6 times in total (30% of starts).
- Who trains Hardy Diamond?
- Hardy Diamond (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 8 May 2026.
- Who is Hardy Diamond's sire?
- Hardy Diamond (IRE) is by Diamond Boy (FR) out of Amazon Mist (IRE), whose sire is King's Theatre.
- What going does Hardy Diamond prefer?
- Hardy Diamond (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 6 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 Hardy Diamond's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 100, from the run on 8 May 2026. The highest on record is 114.
- What is Hardy Diamond's sire's record?
- Diamond Boy (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 12% of 2,276 runs since Jan 2008 (285 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Hardy Diamond's siblings?
- Out of Amazon Mist (IRE), Hardy Diamond (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Mistymal (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Mistymal (IRE)). The wins came over 3m1f. As at Oct 2026.