Head For Home (IRE)
Head For Home is a maiden who has placed four times from 14 starts on turf. He showed his best effort when second of 20 at Punchestown in Oct 2025. Typically held up, he finished fourth of 20 in the Eventsec Handicap Hurdle at Down Royal in Oct 2026 when last raced off OR 80, 8lb below his highest ever mark.
- 0–14Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 4 (28.6%)Placed
- −14.00£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=14 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 88Highest OR
- 42dBetween runs (median)longest 214 d
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 128
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 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 115B | 69 | 2 runs · 115 / 106.5 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 128B | 102 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 90C | 63 | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 6 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 102B | 67.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 128B | 98 | 4 runs · 128 / 106.5 |
Of 14 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 11 figures from 14 runs · as at 6 Nov 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 11 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Held up 7 (64%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 3 (27%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,651 runs since Apr 2019 (205 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.4% from 168.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 32 | 6 | 18.8% | +9.7 | — |
| Good | 553 | 59 | 10.7% | +1.6 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 414 | 39 | 9.4% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 383 | 31 | 8.1% | −1 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 168 | 9 | 5.4% | −3.7 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | −2.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 41 | 3 | 7.3% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −6.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 99 | 6 | 6.1% | −3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 514 | 54 | 10.5% | +1.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 583 | 55 | 9.4% | +0.3 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 304 | 23 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 0 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 62 | 9 | 14.5% | +5.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2019 · as at 6 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Bella Bliss (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m1½f–3m1f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Bella Bliss (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Bliss (IRE) | 35 | 5 | 2m1½f–3m | Class 3 |
| Chelseas Friend (IRE) | 30 | 2 | 3m½f–3m1f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Enright | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Duggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 26+25d | Down Royal (IRE) | Eventsec Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the main group - urged on and gained ground approaching 3 out - 9th 2 out before climbing to 5th and under pressure before the last - stayed on at same speed on the run-in to take 4th | 4/20 | 4 | 10-9 | 80 | 128B | 103A | Phillip Enright | 11/2 |
| 05 Oct 26+130d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Fairyhouse Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Held up in last quarter early - outpaced in eighth place four fences from home - progress to sixth 2 out - fifth at the last and making no dent - snatched third 100 yards out and stayed on to the line | 3/14 | ½ | 10-6 | 78 | 115B | 104A | Sam Ewing | 14/1 |
| 28 May 26+18d | Limerick | Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Held up at the back throughout - driven from 3 out but made no headway - weakened to finish well held in 8th | 8/12 | 4¾ | 10-7 | 79 | 90C | 78C | Phillip Enright | 6/1 |
| 10 May 26+28d | Cork | Bet With Tote.ie On Racing & Sports Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - early jump untidy - improved into the pack by halfway - up to 6th with three left - driven after that - moved into 4th at the final obstacle and held on steadily to the line | 4/21 | 1½ | 10-6 | 78 | 98B | 108A | Phillip Enright | 16/1 |
| 12 Apr 26+138d | Down Royal | Fibrus Says Neigh To Price Hikes Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - urged into contention approaching four out but found nothing more - dropped away and eased before three out | PU/19 | — | 10-8 | 80 | — | — | Phillip Enright | 14/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Nov 25+42d | Tramore | Karl Casey Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled in the pack early - up behind the front group from 2nd - 4th at halfway - pushed along 3f out - into it and looking dangerous 1 1/2f out - held in 5th with nothing more to give 1f out - stayed on same effort to finish 5th | 5/16 | 3 | 10-9 | 80 | — | 101A | Phillip Enright | 15/2 |
| 14 Oct 25+24d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to pace from wide - shared front spot 3 out then eased back to third under pressure after 2 out - regained second at final fence - stayed on but couldn't trouble winner up the run-in | 2/20 | 4¾ | 10-6 | 78 | 102B | 104A | Phillip Enright | 40/1 |
| 20 Sep 25+105d | Navan | Balreask Bar, Restaurant & Guest Accommodation Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Up with the pace early - pressed for effort three out - dropped away steadily - finished well beaten in 16th | 16/16 | 13 | 10-11 | 81 | 52C | 81C | Phillip Enright | 25/1 |
| 07 Jun 25+214d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Sat behind front group early - third at halfway - driven on rail then dropped back after mistake 4 out - no threat after and well beaten at finish | 18/19 | 16 | 10-9 | 84 | 49C | 80C | Gavin Brouder | 20/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Nov 24+46d | Fairyhouse | BARONERACING.COM Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Held up towards the back - lost further ground before 3 out - brought down soon after | BD/14 | — | 11-4 | 86 | — | — | Phillip Enright | 14/1 |
| 20 Sep 24+67d | Downpatrick | Caleb & Ezra Starkey Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up at the back from the outset - no impression made - well beaten in the end | 10/13 | 20 | 11-5 | 88 | 69C | 83C | Phillip Enright | 33/1 |
| 15 Jul 24+11d | Downpatrick | Cosy Roof (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 10/14 | 4¼ | 11-0 | — | 67C | 87C | Phillip Enright | 40/1 |
| 04 Jul 24+33d | Tipperary | O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle | 17/18 | 6 | 10-13 | — | 63C | 89C | Phillip Enright | 40/1 |
| 01 Jun 24 | Listowel | Shay Rooney Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 7/11 | hd | 10-8 | — | 68C | 86C | James Duggan | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Head For Home won?
- Head For Home (IRE) has yet to win, from 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026. Placed 4 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trains Head For Home?
- Head For Home (IRE) is trained by Oliver McKiernan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 October 2026.
- Who is Head For Home's sire?
- Head For Home (IRE) is by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Izabelle Amie (IRE), whose sire is Croco Rouge.
- What is Head For Home's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 80, from the run on 30 October 2026. The highest on record is 88.
- What is Head For Home's sire's record?
- Kingston Hill (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,651 runs since Apr 2019 (205 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.4% from 168.
- Who are Head For Home's siblings?
- Out of Izabelle Amie (IRE), Head For Home (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Bella Bliss (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Bella Bliss (IRE)). The wins came over 2m1½f–3m1f. As at Nov 2026.