Horse profile
Heroes Square (IRE)
11yo gelding (at last run, May 2011) · Last trainer Edward Kinirons · Last owner Mrs Dorothy Kinirons
by Old Vic (GB) out of Sleetmore Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
40 runs · 15 courses · from Jan 2006
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 25 May 2011 — 5,634 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run May 2011
2 wins · Thurles & Fairyhouse
Last raced off OR 85
KTB Profile
Heroes Square (IRE) is 2 from 40. Hasn't won since Nov 2009. Last raced off 85, 11lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 40 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 11lb off peak
- 2–40Wins / Runs
- 5%Strike rate
- 8 (20%)Placed
- +1.00£1 level staken=40 at SP
- 0.83Fair A/E n=40 · 0.60 incl. margin
- 96Highest OR
- 50dAvg 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 rating85↓ 11lb off peak
85
81–96
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Old Vic (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 6,916 runs since Jan 2008 (630 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | +1.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 397 | 44 | 11.1% | −0.6 | 0 from 6 |
| Good | 1,797 | 242 | 13.5% | +1.8 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 1,169 | 115 | 9.8% | −1.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 2,053 | 249 | 12.1% | +0.4 | 1 from 12 |
| Heavy | 1,447 | 157 | 10.9% | −0.8 | 1 from 13 |
| Standard (AW) | 23 | 0 | 0% | −11.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | −3.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,499 | 173 | 11.5% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,249 | 260 | 11.6% | −0.1 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,398 | 284 | 11.8% | +0.1 | 2 from 28 |
| Over 3m | 742 | 92 | 12.4% | +0.7 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Sleetmore Gale (IRE) (Strong Gale)
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Questions Answered (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m3f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Questions Answered (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions Answered (IRE) | 32 | 6 | 2m3f–3m | Class 1 |
| Maureen'sweepet (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 13 | 1 | 8% | +21.00 |
| Soft | 12 | 1 | 8% | −5.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Thurles | 6 | 1 | 17% | +28.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| Tramore | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Limerick | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 28 | 2 | 7% | +13.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A E Lynch | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Kielan Woods | 8 | 1 | 13% | +26.00 |
| Jack Doyle | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| A J Donoghue | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Mr D MacAuley | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| R Walsh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| T G M Ryan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Maurice Linehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr A E Kinirons | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ian McCarthy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alain Cawley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| G Cotter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 30 | 2 | 7% | +11.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +25.00 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.00 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 22 | 2 | 9% | +19.00 |
| Chase | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 25 May 11+5d | Punchestown | Conyngham Cup (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-123) | F/20 | — | 9-11 | 85 | — | Maurice Linehan | 33/1 |
| 20 May 11+15d | Downpatrick | Bar One Racing Handicap Chase (0-102) | 10/14 | 1¼ | 10-11 | 85 | 83C | Tom Doyle | 16/1 |
| 05 May 11+125d | Punchestown | Avon Ri Corporate & Leisure Resort Chase For The La Touche Cup | 6/9 | 30 | 11-0 | 87 | 80C | Mr A E Kinirons | 33/1 |
| 2010 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 31 Dec 10+36d | Tramore | Newtown Handicap Chase (0-95) | 9/10 | 3 | 11-2 | 89 | 79C | Ian McCarthy | 9/2 |
| 25 Nov 10+225d | Thurles | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 4/12 | 13 | 10-3 | 90 | 90C | Kielan Woods | 10/1 |
| 14 Apr 10+47d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 9/20 | ½ | 10-9 | 85 | 92A | Kielan Woods | 16/1 |
| 26 Feb 10+9d | Thurles | Horse And Jockey Handicap Chase (0-109) | 3/16 | 1¼ | 9-12 | 88 | 103A | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 17 Feb 10+31d | Punchestown | Festival Shopping Village Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 6/22 | ½ | 10-10 | 86 | 98A | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 17 Jan 10+20d | Thurles | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/15 | 3 | 10-8 | 86 | 95A | Kielan Woods | 12/1 |
| 2009 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 28 Dec 09+2d | Limerick | Woodlands House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (81-102) | 4/13 | 4 | 10-5 | 86 | 93A | Kielan Woods | 4/1J |
| 26 Dec 09+29d | Limerick | Bb's Coffee & Muffins Handicap Hurdle (81-109) | 7/14 | 3½ | 9-11 | 86 | 90A | Kielan Woods | 16/1 |
| 27 Nov 09+62d | Thurles | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 1/18 | 10-8 | 81 | 108A | Kielan Woods | 33/1 | |
| 26 Sep 09+27d | Navan | Drogheda Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 21/30 | 3½ | 11-0 | 83 | 85C | A E Lynch | 20/1 |
| 30 Aug 09+16d | Galway | Ryan Event Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 6/16 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 85 | 90C | A E Lynch | 14/1 |
| 14 Aug 09+6d | Tramore | Karl Casey Birthday Bash Handicap Chase (0-95) | 8/16 | ¾ | 11-7 | 90 | 93A | Davy Russell | 7/1 |
| 08 Aug 09+48d | Kilbeggan | Joe Cooney Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) | 6/14 | 1½ | 11-9 | 92 | 98A | A E Lynch | 10/1 |
| 21 Jun 09+33d | Down Royal | Hamilton & Kirk Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 11/20 | 1¼ | 9-10 | 86 | 83C | A E Lynch | 20/1 |
| 19 May 09+208d | Punchestown | Ireland For Horses Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 12/25 | 2 | 10-12 | 88 | 88A | A E Lynch | 25/1 |
| 2008 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 23 Oct 08+40d | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase (0-109) | 3/17 | 30 | 10-9 | 92 | 90C | A E Lynch | 12/1 |
| 13 Sep 08+29d | Tramore | Noel Cummins Bookmaker Handicap Chase (0-116) | 6/10 | 4 | 10-10 | 89 | 90A | R Walsh | 6/4F |
| 15 Aug 08+13d | Tramore | Ernst & Young Handicap Chase (0-95) | 2/16 | 1 | 11-6 | 89 | 112A | R Walsh | 4/1F |
| 02 Aug 08+18d | Galway | Low Low Galway Blazers Handicap Chase (0-116) | UR/22 | — | 9-8 | 89 | — | Alain Cawley | 25/1 |
| 15 Jul 08+71d | Killarney | Killarney Waste Disposal Novice Chase | 6/15 | 10 | 10-11 | 89 | 87A | Jack Doyle | 25/1 |
| 05 May 08+20d | Down Royal | Governors Cup Beginners Chase | 5/13 | 30 | 11-12 | 92 | 85C | A E Lynch | 10/1 |
| 15 Apr 08+156d | Limerick | Are You Feeling Lucky (C & G) Beginners Chase | 10/15 | 15 | 11-12 | 92 | 95C | A E Lynch | 12/1 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 11 Nov 07+98d | Navan (IRE) | Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle | PU/12 | — | 10-7 | 96 | — | Jack Doyle | 11/2 |
| 05 Aug 07+24d | Galway | Tara Towers Hotel Handicap Hurdle (88-130) | 3/19 | 2½ | 9-7 | 92 | 107C | Jack Doyle | 9/1 |
| 12 Jul 07+25d | Fairyhouse | irishamateurjockeys.com (QR) Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 1/11 | 10-2 | 84 | 107C | Jack Doyle | 6/1 | |
| 17 Jun 07+41d | Fairyhouse | Bet On-line at betchronicle.com Handicap Hurdle (81-130) | 6/21 | shd | 9-10 | 84 | 95C | A E Lynch | 12/1 |
| 07 May 07+100d | Limerick | U-bet Bookmaker (QR) Handicap Hurdle (74-102) (Div 2) | 3/18 | 1½ | 10-10 | 82 | 93C | Jack Doyle | 9/1 |
| 27 Jan 07+26d | Navan | Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-102) | 9/30 | 18 | 10-10 | 84 | 94C | A J Donoghue | 25/1 |
| 01 Jan 07+22d | Fairyhouse | First Crack Handicap Hurdle (74-109) | 6/15 | 4 | 10-5 | 86 | 91C | A J Donoghue | 25/1 |
| 2006 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Dec 06+14d | Punchestown | Schweppes Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 11/18 | 8 | 9-7 | 91 | 73C | A J Donoghue | 33/1 |
| 26 Nov 06+25d | Navan | Ebony Ladies Fashions Trim Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 15/28 | 3½ | 9-11 | 90 | 85C | A J Donoghue | 25/1 |
| 01 Nov 06+42d | Punchestown | Kildare Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 8/20 | ¾ | 11-4 | 90 | 98C | T G M Ryan | 14/1 |
| 20 Sep 06+153d | Listowel | Shannon House Foynes Inh Flat Race | 11/17 | 2 | 11-7 | — | 88C | Mr D MacAuley | 20/1 |
| 20 Apr 06+56d | Tipperary | Kilfeacle Inh Flat Race | 6/20 | 2 | 11-7 | — | 108C | Mr D MacAuley | 25/1 |
| 23 Feb 06+8d | Thurles | Cashel Maiden Hurdle | 7/18 | 4½ | 11-4 | — | 87C | G Cotter | 20/1 |
| 15 Feb 06+24d | Fairyhouse | Advanced Hospitality Maiden Hurdle | 6/16 | 2 | 11-9 | — | 97C | T G M Ryan | 14/1 |
| 22 Jan 06 | Fairyhouse | Rockview INH Flat Race (Qualifier) | 6/14 | 12 | 11-7 | — | 87C | Mr D MacAuley | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Heroes Square won?
- Heroes Square (IRE) won 2 of 40 archived starts between 2006 and 2011, a strike rate of 5%. Placed 8 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trained Heroes Square?
- Heroes Square (IRE) was trained by Edward Kinirons on the most recent run on record, at Punchestown on 25 May 2011.
- Who is Heroes Square's sire?
- Heroes Square (IRE) is by Old Vic (GB) out of Sleetmore Gale (IRE), whose sire is Strong Gale.
- What going does Heroes Square prefer?
- Heroes Square (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 12 starts (8.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Heroes Square's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 85, from the run on 25 May 2011. The highest on record is 96.
- What is Heroes Square's sire's record?
- Old Vic (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 6,916 runs since Jan 2008 (630 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Heroes Square's siblings?
- Out of Sleetmore Gale (IRE), Heroes Square (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Questions Answered (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Questions Answered (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3f–3m. As at Oct 2026.