He's A Hotshot (IRE)
He's A Hotshot (IRE) is 2 from 21, both wins coming at Class 3 level. Hasn't won since Jul 2009.
- 2–21Wins / Runs
- 9.5%Strike rate
- 8 (38.1%)Placed
- −13.75£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.01Fair A/E n=21 · 0.83 incl. margin
- 109Highest OR
- 15dBetween runs (median)longest 375 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
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
Progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (45 horses).
Strongest on good going: 14.3% from 126.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −11.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | −3.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Good | 126 | 18 | 14.3% | +3 | 1 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 67 | 9 | 13.4% | +2.1 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 84 | 6 | 7.1% | −4.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 41 | 5 | 12.2% | +0.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 67 | 9 | 13.4% | +2.1 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 133 | 18 | 13.5% | +2.2 | 1 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 135 | 12 | 8.9% | −2.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | −3.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 3m1f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (The Lyme Volunteer (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 3m1f | Class 4 |
| Connie De Mar (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.75 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.25 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 8 | 2 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −6.75 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.25 |
| Jason Maguire | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| J P Elliott | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| S P McCann | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean McDermott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Harding | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| T G M Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D T Walker | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 11 | 2 | 18% | −3.75 |
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +0.25 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.75 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 08 Aug 09+11d | Kilbeggan | Hackett's Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-130) | 6/14 | hd | 11-0 | 107 | 113A | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 28 Jul 09+16d | Perth | John Smith's Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 10-5 | 109 | 108B | Brian Hughes | 3/1J | |
| 12 Jul 09+10d | Perth | Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Handicap Chase | 1/6 | 10-1 | 104 | 114B | Brian Hughes | 9/4 | |
| 02 Jul 09+1d | Perth | Northern Marine Underwriters Scotland Handicap Chase | 2/9 | ¾ | 10-2 | 109 | 109B | Brian Hughes | 6/1 |
| 01 Jul 09+31d | Perth | Toteswinger Novices' Handicap Chase | 6/7 | 6 | 11-12 | 103 | 96B | Jason Maguire | 5/2F |
| 31 May 09+18d | Perth | Jd Pipes Novices' Handicap Chase | 2/9 | 3 | 10-9 | 102 | 110A | Jason Maguire | 4/1 |
| 13 May 09+375d | Perth | Williamhill.com - Play Poker Novices' Handicap Chase | 2/13 | 7 | 11-7 | 95 | 114A | Brian Hughes | 10/1 |
| 2008 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 03 May 08+111d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Sean Hughes Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 14/16 | 1½ | 10-7 | 91 | 87C | S P McCann | 25/1 |
| 13 Jan 08+15d | Leopardstown | P.B.S. Beginners Chase | UR/21 | — | 11-12 | — | — | J P Elliott | 33/1 |
| 2007 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Dec 07+7d | Leopardstown | Bewleys Hotel Manchester Beginners Chase | F/13 | — | 11-12 | — | — | J P Elliott | 25/1 |
| 22 Dec 07+12d | Navan | Whitmores Conn Clongriffin Stud Beginners Chase | 9/16 | hd | 11-12 | — | 91C | Robbie Power | 14/1 |
| 10 Dec 07+132d | Musselburgh | WBX.COM Unlimited Bets For New Accounts Handicap Hurdle | 9/10 | 7 | 11-1 | 101 | 79C | Jason Maguire | 6/1 |
| 31 Jul 07+4d | Perth | Orion All Stars Handicap Hurdle | 10/17 | ½ | 11-7 | 95 | 86C | Jason Maguire | 11/4F |
| 27 Jul 07+12d | Wexford | Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-95) | 2/16 | 2 | 11-5 | 84 | 115C | Sean McDermott | 10/1 |
| 15 Jul 07+45d | Perth | toteexacta Handicap Hurdle | 3/12 | ¾ | 10-0 | 92 | 97C | Brian Harding | 12/1 |
| 31 May 07+23d | Sedgefield | Kat Rankin Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/9 | 11 | 11-5 | 88 | 111C | Jason Maguire | 16/1 |
| 08 May 07+133d | Fairyhouse | WWW.TOTE.IE Handicap Hurdle (74-95) (Div 2) | 12/20 | 1½ | 10-10 | 79 | 78C | J P Elliott | 14/1 |
| 2006 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 06+3d | Down Royal | Bet With The Tote Maiden Hurdle | 16/20 | ½ | 11-2 | 79 | 88C | T G M Ryan | 25/1 |
| 23 Dec 06+6d | Navan | Santa Claus Maiden Hurdle | 14/30 | 9 | 10-13 | — | 84C | Robbie Colgan | 66/1 |
| 17 Dec 06+44d | Thurles | Moycarkey Maiden Hurdle | 11/18 | 19 | 10-13 | — | 84C | Robbie Colgan | 33/1 |
| 03 Nov 06 | Down Royal | Archie Watson Memorial Inh Flat Race | 8/8 | 28 | 10-9 | — | 64C | Mr D T Walker | 20/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has He's A Hotshot won?
- He's A Hotshot (IRE) won 2 of 21 archived starts between 2006 and 2009, a strike rate of 9.5%. Placed 8 times in total (38.1% of starts).
- Who trained He's A Hotshot?
- He's A Hotshot (IRE) was trained by Gordon Elliott on the most recent run on record, at Kilbeggan on 8 August 2009.
- Who is He's A Hotshot's sire?
- He's A Hotshot (IRE) is by Insan (USA) out of Dooley O'brien (GB), whose sire is The Parson.
- What going does He's A Hotshot prefer?
- He's A Hotshot (IRE) has the best record on good to soft 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 He's A Hotshot's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 107, from the run on 8 August 2009. The highest on record is 109.
- What is He's A Hotshot's sire's record?
- Insan (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.3% of 362 runs since Jan 2008 (45 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 14.3% from 126.
- Who are He's A Hotshot's siblings?
- Out of Dooley O'brien (GB), He's A Hotshot (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: The Lyme Volunteer (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (The Lyme Volunteer (IRE)). The wins came over 3m1f. As at Nov 2026.