Horse profile
Heard That (IRE)
by Watar (IRE) out of Jillys Glory (IRE) (Fame And Glory)
22 runs · 14 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Perth, Huntingdon & Warwick
Headgear returns LTO
Last run 12 May 2026 · 4th of 5
Last raced off OR 108
KTB Profile
Heard That is a gelding with three wins from 22 starts on turf, all at Class 4 level in handicaps on good to soft going. His victories came at Warwick in Nov 2024 off 102, Huntingdon in Jan 2025 off 106 and Perth in Apr 2025 off 115, all over 2m1f – 2m4f or 2m5f – 3m. He finished fourth of five at Hereford in May 2026 on his last run, which was off an official rating of 108 and saw headgear return. The son of Watar is 9lb below his highest ever mark of 117.
Based on 22 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins at Class 4
OR ↓ 9lb off peak
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 8 (36.4%)Placed
- −10.38£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 0.96Fair A/E n=21 · 0.83 incl. margin
- 117Highest OR
- 45dAvg 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 rating108↓ 9lb off peak
108
96–117
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 123
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 117B | 108 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 89C | 81 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 123A | 93.5 | 3 runs · 123 / 102 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 123A | 93.5 | 2 runs · 123 / 104 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 101A | 84 | 2 runs · 89 / 55.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 117B | 100 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 6 have no figure: did not complete (4) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 22 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 14 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 10 (71%) · 3 wins
- Prominent 2 (14%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (14%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 7.9% of 558 runs since Jan 2008 (59 horses).
Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 11% from 181. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.8% from 167.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −0.8 | — |
| Good | 193 | 19 | 9.8% | +1.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 130 | 13 | 10% | +2.1 | 3 from 8 |
| Soft | 131 | 7 | 5.3% | −2.6 | 0 from 9 |
| Heavy | 62 | 4 | 6.5% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 28 | 0 | 0% | −7.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −7.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 19 | 0 | 0% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 167 | 8 | 4.8% | −3.1 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 181 | 20 | 11% | +3.1 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 144 | 14 | 9.7% | +1.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 28 | 2 | 7.1% | −0.8 | 0 from 1 |
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
Jillys Glory (IRE) (Fame And Glory)
No other produce in our archive. It holds racing in Great Britain, Ireland and France from 2005, so siblings racing elsewhere won’t appear here.
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | +3.62 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 3 | 20% | −3.38 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Perth | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Southwell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wetherby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.62 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Taunton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | −0.88 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 9 | 3 | 33% | +2.62 |
| Lewis Stones | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Aidan Weaver | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Brogan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lewis Saunders | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alex Chadwick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 13 | 3 | 23% | −1.38 |
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +0.12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Chase | 10 | 3 | 30% | +1.62 |
| NH 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 | ||||||||||
| 12 May 26+19d | Hereford | CopyBet Says Thank You To Hereford Handicap Hurdle Settled in fourth early - slipped to the tail of the field then pushed along after three out - unable to close the gap from two out and well held at the line | 4/5 | 14 | 11-12 | 108 | 102C | 101C | Sean Bowen | 17/2 |
| 23 Apr 26+30d | Perth | Download The Free Racing TV App Now Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Settled in the pack early - clumsy 3rd then slipped backwards after 6th - pushed along 7th - weakened after 3 out to finish well beaten in 7th | 7/9 | 5½ | 11-0 | 108 | 85C | 99C | Aidan Weaver | 7/1 |
| 24 Mar 26+19d | Southwell | Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - improved into contention after the 7th - dropped back briefly after 3 out but responded - moved into second before the last two - stayed on to the line but no answer for the winner | 2/10 | 5½ | 10-11 | 107 | 123A | 122A | Aidan Weaver | 40/1 |
| 05 Mar 26+48d | Haydock | Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle Settled just off the pace - pushed along before 3 out - dropped away quickly finishing sixth | 6/9 | 13 | 11-2 | 110 | 89C | 96C | Lewis Saunders | 22/1 |
| 16 Jan 26+33d | Market Rasen | 2026 Annual Badges On Sale Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up rearward - clipped fence 8th - moved into contention after 4 out - joined front two from 3 out - lost place before 2 out then stayed on for third | 3/8 | 30 | 11-10 | 116 | 22C | 102C | Kevin Brogan | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Dec 25+32d | Southwell | BetWright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back of the field early - stumbled 4 out - dropped away with no response - eased out of contention before 3 out and finished no further | PU/7 | — | 11-11 | 117 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 12 Nov 25+201d | Bangor-on-Dee | Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the back - clipped the 10th - dropped away three out - eased and pulled up before the following fence | PU/9 | — | 11-1 | 117 | — | — | Sean Bowen | 9/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+57d | Perth | Alastair Down Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the rear on the inner - made smooth progress by the 10th - a touch untidy 12th out - moved into second spot approaching two out - pressed for effort between the last two flights - just over a length adrift entering the run-in - responded well to urging and kept going - got up close home to score | 1/8 | 11-9 | 115 | — | 123B | Sean Bowen | 5/2F | |
| 27 Feb 25+23d | Ludlow | Forbra Gold Cup (Sponsored By Flowfit) Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up towards the rear - drifted right 3rd - encouraged to make progress with a lap left - improved into contention but blundered 5 out - driven with no reply and ran out 2 out | RO/4 | — | 10-13 | 115 | — | — | Kevin Brogan | 5/2J |
| 04 Feb 25+33d | Market Rasen | Weatherbys Bloodstock Sales Review Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made steady progress from 13th before nearing contention - stumbled three out - went clear approaching the finish - caught late and battled on | 2/7 | ½ | 11-7 | 113 | 84A | 129B | Sean Bowen | 13/8F |
| 02 Jan 25+21d | Huntingdon | Visit Huntingdon Racecourse For Your Conference Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - lost a bit of ground approaching the home bend - flew home to get to the front near the finish - asserted quickly and won going away | 1/7 | 11-5 | 106 | 81A | 136B | Sean Bowen | 13/8F | |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Dec 24+22d | Warwick | Francesca Garrad Handicap Chase Settled at the back - errors at the 11th and 13th - still well off the pace 4 out - stayed on into 5th | 5/9 | 3½ | 11-10 | 106 | 73A | 112A | Sean Bowen | 11/4F |
| 20 Nov 24+10d | Warwick | C & G Cladding/Solar Handicap Chase Settled towards the back early - squeezed for space 8th - jumped awkwardly 11th - made ground before 2 out - kept on to hit the front near the line | 1/6 | 10-10 | 102 | 80B | 111B | Sean Bowen | 9/2 | |
| 10 Nov 24+200d | Ffos Las | Stuart Morgan Memorial Handicap Chase Settled near the back - awkward over the 4th - soon eased and pulled up | PU/9 | — | 11-9 | 102 | — | — | Lewis Stones | 7/2 |
| 24 Apr 24+39d | Perth | AK Bets Watch All UK Racing Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 2/11 | 2¼ | 11-11 | 98 | 101A | 128A | Alex Chadwick | 10/3J |
| 16 Mar 24+51d | Newcastle | Guinness Two Part Pour Handicap Hurdle | 4/9 | 1 | 11-7 | 99 | 102A | 112A | Lewis Stones | 6/1 |
| 25 Jan 24+30d | Wetherby | racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle | 2/9 | ¾ | 11-7 | 96 | — | 114A | Lewis Stones | 3/1J |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+26d | Wetherby | William Hill Epic Boost Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/12 | 1½ | 10-11 | 96 | 116A | 113A | Lewis Stones | 9/1 |
| 30 Nov 23+8d | Taunton | Taunton Racecourse Business Club 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/14 | 1½ | 10-11 | — | 85C | 96C | Lewis Stones | 66/1 |
| 22 Nov 23+14d | Warwick | Denis O'Connell Memorial 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/14 | 2½ | 10-11 | — | 60B | 112A | Lewis Stones | 40/1 |
| 08 Nov 23+25d | Warwick | Watch On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/17 | 1½ | 11-0 | — | 117B | 113A | Sean Bowen | 33/1 |
| 14 Oct 23 | Hexham | Falcons Events Dream Team Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 4/8 | 12 | 10-12 | — | 115A | 93A | Lewis Stones | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Heard That won?
- Heard That (IRE) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 8 times in total (36.4% of starts).
- Who trains Heard That?
- Heard That (IRE) is trained by Olly Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 May 2026.
- Who is Heard That's sire?
- Heard That (IRE) is by Watar (IRE) out of Jillys Glory (IRE), whose sire is Fame And Glory.
- What going does Heard That prefer?
- Heard That (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Heard That's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 108, from the run on 12 May 2026. The highest on record is 117.
- What is Heard That's sire's record?
- Watar (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.9% of 558 runs since Jan 2008 (59 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 11% from 181. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.8% from 167.