Hashtag Pretender (FR)
Hashtag Pretender is a gelding who has won two of 15 starts on turf, both on his first visit to the course. He won the Gowran Park Racing Club Maiden Hurdle over 1m5f – 2m on good ground in Oct 2024 off an official rating of 114 and the J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Steeplechase over the same trip on soft ground at Roscommon in Aug 2026 off 124. He last ran at Limerick in Oct 2026, finishing fourth of eight in the STL Logistics Handicap Steeplechase while held up off his career-high mark of 124.
- 2–15Wins / Runs
- 13.3%Strike rate
- 11 (73.3%)Placed
- −10.65£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.60Fair A/E n=15 · 0.49 incl. margin
- 124Highest OR
- 110dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 106
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 124B | 100.5 | 2 runs · 106 / 86.5 |
| Soft | 5 | 97A | 90 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 126B | 113.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 31 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 126B | 97 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 106B | 75 | 2 runs · 106 / 86.5 |
Of 15 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 15 runs · as at 26 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 18 Oct 2026: top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 0) · to 18 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 10 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 4 (40%) · 1 win
- Led 4 (40%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (10%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (10%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13% of 3,547 runs since Jan 2008 (410 horses).
Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.5% from 728. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 6.6% from 151.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +87 | — |
| Good to Firm | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | −2.5 | — |
| Good | 715 | 100 | 14% | +1 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 570 | 78 | 13.7% | +0.7 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 1,404 | 181 | 12.9% | −0.1 | 1 from 6 |
| Heavy | 756 | 96 | 12.7% | −0.3 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 81 | 4 | 4.9% | −8.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −5.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 28 | 0 | 0% | −13 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 151 | 10 | 6.6% | −6.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 728 | 120 | 16.5% | +3.5 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,652 | 210 | 12.7% | −0.3 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 772 | 94 | 12.2% | −0.8 | — |
| Over 3m | 202 | 27 | 13.4% | +0.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 30 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilezen (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Jolly Pretender (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.75 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.90 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.25 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.10 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 2 | 18% | −6.65 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Flanagan | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.75 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.90 |
| Alex Harvey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Liam McKenna | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 13 | 2 | 15% | −8.65 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| None | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.75 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.90 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.90 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.75 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 18 Oct 26+44d | Limerick (IRE) | STL Logistics Handicap Steeplechase Settled in rear within reach - clumsy at the first - mid-division at halfway - hung left at the 8th and 5 out - urged on turning in - fourth 2 out - made no dent and veered right at the last - plugged on at same speed to finish 4th | 4/8 | 6 | 11-1 | 124 | 67A | 132A | Sean Flanagan | 7/2 |
| 04 Sep 26+31d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Kilsaran Handicap Steeplechase Held up in midpack - still 7th with 3 to go and pushed along soon after - up to 5th approaching the last - stayed on for 4th but never landed a blow | 4/13 | 6 | 11-6 | 124 | 106B | 136A | Sean Flanagan | 15/2 |
| 04 Aug 26+59d | Roscommon (IRE) | J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Steeplechase Tracked the front runner - blundered and stumbled at 1st - up with just one rival from 2nd - not jumping cleanly at 4th - took command 5th - error 3 out - driven and passed after 3 out - responded to pressure after 2 out - in front at the last - asserted on the run-in to win | 1/7 | 11-12 | 124 | 87A | 144A | Sean Flanagan | 5/4F | |
| 06 Jun 26+258d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes 'That's Ladisfaction' Handicap Chase Sat close to front pack early - down in 5th when came to grief at the 3rd | F/10 | — | 11-5 | 124 | — | — | Liam McKenna | 9/2 |
| 2025 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Sep 25+29d | Listowel | Kerrymaid Rated Novice Chase Went straight to front and opened a big gap after the first - margin narrowed by the fourth - blundered four out - overtaken two out - couldn't get competitive with new pacesetter approaching the last - slipped to third on the run-in - held one gear to the line | 3/8 | 2½ | 11-2 | — | 83B | 126A | Sean Flanagan | 3/1J |
| 23 Aug 25+280d | Killarney | ML Lynch Civil Engineering Beginners Chase Went clear early but scratchy over fences 4 out - driven and closely challenged approaching 3 out - lost front spot before following fence with no answer - stayed on same gear to finish 2nd | 2/7 | 8½ | 11-12 | — | 57A | 133B | Sean Flanagan | 15/8J |
| 2024 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Nov 24+43d | Navan | Hotel Park St. Johann In Tirol Austria Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Sat second early - moved to front approaching straight - urged forward two out - opened up before final fence - driven and challenged hard at the last - overtaken in the closing stages and held for third | 3/15 | hd | 11-7 | 123 | 116B | 148A | Michael O'Sullivan | 3/1F |
| 04 Oct 24+41d | Gowran Park | Gowran Park Racing Club Maiden Hurdle Set the pace from the start - opened a comfortable margin before two out looking strong - asked for effort nearing the final flight - kept finding more to the line for a comfortable success | 1/15 | 11-12 | 114 | 126B | 143A | Michael O'Sullivan | 11/10F | |
| 24 Aug 24+18d | Killarney | Laurels Bar & Restaurant Maiden Hurdle Settled just behind the front group and soon into second - flattened out over a fence third last - asked for effort but unable to close on the winner after the second-last then held on for second at one gallop | 2/14 | 4½ | 11-7 | 114 | 101B | 130A | Alex Harvey | 7/2 |
| 06 Aug 24+325d | Roscommon | Curragh To Curragh Cycle On Saturday August 31st Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Went straight to front - driven along and under pressure three out - still holding a shot two out - overtaken at the final obstacle then stayed on to the line | 2/12 | 5 | 11-5 | 114 | 97A | 136A | Alex Harvey | 11/4 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Sep 23+27d | Navan | Bar One Racing Guaranteed Multiples All Shops Maiden Hurdle | 2/18 | 6 | 11-12 | — | 95B | 137A | Michael O'Sullivan | 3/1 |
| 20 Aug 23+12d | Tramore | Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 2/8 | 15 | 11-12 | — | 90A | 131A | Michael O'Sullivan | 15/8 |
| 08 Aug 23+353d | Roscommon | Coast To Curragh On August, 26th Maiden Hurdle | 3/14 | 3 | 11-12 | — | 124B | 141A | Michael O'Sullivan | 4/6F |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Aug 22+21d | Killarney | International Hotel Killarney Maiden Hurdle | 2/15 | ½ | 11-5 | — | 95B | 125A | Michael O'Sullivan | 16/1 |
| 30 Jul 22 | Galway | Boylesports Download The App Maiden Hurdle | 7/17 | 4¾ | 11-12 | — | — | 106C | Sean Flanagan | 11/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hashtag Pretender won?
- Hashtag Pretender (FR) won 2 of 15 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.3%. Placed 11 times in total (73.3% of starts).
- Who trains Hashtag Pretender?
- Hashtag Pretender (FR) is trained by Barry Connell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 18 October 2026.
- Who is Hashtag Pretender's sire?
- Hashtag Pretender (FR) is by Great Pretender (IRE) out of Adriana Rochelaise (FR), whose sire is Al Namix.
- What going does Hashtag Pretender prefer?
- Hashtag Pretender (FR) has the best record on good 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 Hashtag Pretender's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 124, from the run on 18 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Hashtag Pretender's sire's record?
- Great Pretender (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13% of 3,547 runs since Jan 2008 (410 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 16.5% from 728. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 6.6% from 151.
- Who are Hashtag Pretender's siblings?
- Out of Adriana Rochelaise (FR), Hashtag Pretender (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.