Horse profile
Hill O Rue (GB)
by Ulysses (IRE) out of Akhmatova (GB) (Cape Cross)
16 runs · 9 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 3 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Beverley & Carlisle
Last run 30 Oct 2026 · 13th of 14
Last raced off OR 55
KTB Profile
Hill O Rue (GB) is 2 from 16, both wins coming at Class 6 level. Last raced off 55, 9lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 3 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 6
OR ↓ 9lb off peak
- 2–16Wins / Runs
- 12.5%Strike rate
- 4 (25%)Placed
- −8.92£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.28Fair A/E n=16 · 1.08 incl. margin
- 64Highest OR
- 32dBetween runs (median)longest 209 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.
Official rating55↓ 9lb off peak
55
55–64
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 81
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 3 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 88A | 70 | 3 runs · 88 / 63 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 81B | 65 | 2 runs · 81 / 73 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 75C | 70 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 84C | 83.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 3 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 88A | 72.5 | 7 runs · 88 / 75 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 86A | 71 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 16 runs · as at 3 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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 16 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 7 (44%) · 2 wins
- Held up 5 (31%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (19%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,994 runs since May 2021 (295 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 8 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 497 | 57 | 11.5% | +0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 755 | 79 | 10.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 260 | 25 | 9.6% | −1 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 316 | 36 | 11.4% | +0.8 | 1 from 2 |
| Heavy | 89 | 10 | 11.2% | +0.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,069 | 109 | 10.2% | −0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −1.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 535 | 45 | 8.4% | −2.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 835 | 89 | 10.7% | +0.1 | 1 from 6 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,066 | 130 | 12.2% | +1.6 | 1 from 10 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 436 | 38 | 8.7% | −1.9 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 86 | 12 | 14% | +3.4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 11 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2021 · as at 3 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Akhmatova (GB) (Cape Cross)
6 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Wise Words (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 5f–6f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Wise Words (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Words (GB) | 15 | 3 | 5f | Class 3 |
| Walaaa (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 6f | Class 6 |
| Left Alone (GB) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Katyusha (GB) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
| Bedford House (GB) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Frangipani (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.92 |
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Redcar | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Carlisle | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.75 |
| Ripon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.67 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.25 |
| Kevin Stott | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Oisin McSweeney | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.33 |
| Shane Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Josephine Gordon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 2 | 18% | −3.92 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +1.08 |
| 2024 | 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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Oct 26+28d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Stakes In the pack's centre early - pushed along over 2f out - weakened over 1f out to finish 13th | 13/14 | ¾ | 9-5 | 55 | 81B | 49A | Kevin Stott | 12/1 |
| 02 Oct 26+15d | Newcastle (AW) | Henry Malone 1926 Handicap Stakes (Div II) Prominent early - urged 2f out - kept on at one speed to finish 4th | 4/9 | shd | 9-8 | 56 | 65A | 68A | Tom Eaves | 10/1 |
| 17 Sep 26+21d | Pontefract | Pontefract Racecourse Racing Together Combatting Loneliness Handicap Stakes Held a forward position early - pressed for effort with 2f left and slipped back from second - dropped away in the final furlong to finish sixth | 6/11 | 1½ | 9-10 | 58 | 63A | 61A | Shane Gray | 16/1 |
| 27 Aug 26+52d | Carlisle | Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap Stakes (Div I) Close to the front early - driven approaching 3f out and lost touch with the leading pack - found renewed effort but only held a steady gallop to the line | 5/7 | hd | 9-12 | 60 | 88A | 66A | Kevin Stott | 10/1 |
| 06 Jul 26+45d | Ayr | racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Raced in mid-division - off the bridle 5f out before faltering and the rider coming out of the stirrups 4f out - soon dropped back and was never on terms again | 12/12 | 9 | 10-2 | 62 | 55C | 51C | Tom Eaves | 33/1 |
| 22 May 26+32d | Haydock | Oakmere Homes Racing For Macmillan Handicap Bumped at the break - travelled close to the pace - driven with three furlongs left - faded from contention approaching the last furlong | 7/9 | 5 | 9-3 | 63 | 75C | 60C | Tom Eaves | 12/1 |
| 20 Apr 26+209d | Redcar | Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Slow to build headway - never troubled leading group - finished well held in 9th | 9/9 | nk | 8-12 | 64 | 81A | 55A | Oisin McSweeney | 14/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Sep 25+56d | Beverley | Churchill Tyres Apprentice Handicap Handy in the pack early - hit the front a furlong out drifting slightly right - challenged strongly inside the last - stayed on to prevail | 1/6 | 9-8 | 61 | 83A | 69B | Oisin McSweeney | 10/3 | |
| 29 Jul 25+22d | Ripon | ripon-races.co.uk Book Now For Saturday 16th August Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held up in 3rd on the inner fighting for restraint - moved out 3f from home - pushed along and drifted right approaching 2f out - dropped away rapidly and trailed home well held | 4/4 | 24 | 8-8 | 62 | 70C | 44C | Josephine Gordon | 7/1 |
| 07 Jul 25+39d | Ayr | racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Settled onto a strong grip early - went to the front - lost that spot 6f from home - regained command 4f out - driven along and challenged 2f out then drifted right and lost the advantage - gave way inside the final furlong to finish fifth beaten two lengths | 5/13 | ½ | 9-3 | 62 | 70C | 68A | Kevin Stott | 7/1 |
| 29 May 25+20d | Carlisle | PricedUp Pushes Handicap Settled just behind the pace - pushed to the front inside the final furlong - pulled clear in the closing stages to win | 1/8 | 9-9 | 56 | 69A | 84A | Tom Eaves | 7/4F | |
| 09 May 25+32d | Ripon | Traditional Family Day Sunday 18th May Handicap Urged along early - settled midpack - made ground 4f out - hit front rank with a furlong and a half left - held on for third late | 3/9 | 2¼ | 9-6 | 56 | 73B | 64A | Tom Eaves | 10/3 |
| 07 Apr 25+114d | Redcar | Better Value With Racecourse Bookmakers Handicap Slow to begin - travelled strongly into contention - challenged the front pair approaching the final furlong - stayed on well to finish second beaten a length | 2/11 | 1 | 9-5 | 56 | 86A | 73A | Tom Eaves | 7/2C |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 Dec 24+57d | Southwell (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Held up at the back - lost touch with the pace 3f out - dropped away in the final furlong - finished 7th well beaten | 7/8 | 1½ | 9-4 | — | 34A | 59A | Tom Eaves | 150/1 |
| 18 Oct 24+29d | Redcar | Market Cross Jewellers British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Slow to break - settled towards the back - failed to feature - eventually well held | 9/15 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 84C | 58C | James Sullivan | 66/1 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Ayr | Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Sluggish break - held up towards rear for most of the contest - never able to get involved - finished ninth well behind | 9/11 | ½ | 9-7 | — | 66C | 55C | Paul Mulrennan | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hill O Rue won?
- Hill O Rue (GB) won 2 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.5%. Placed 4 times in total (25% of starts).
- Who trains Hill O Rue?
- Hill O Rue (GB) is trained by Kevin Ryan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 30 October 2026.
- Who is Hill O Rue's sire?
- Hill O Rue (GB) is by Ulysses (IRE) out of Akhmatova (GB), whose sire is Cape Cross.
- What going does Hill O Rue prefer?
- Hill O Rue (GB) 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 Hill O Rue's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 55, from the run on 30 October 2026. The highest on record is 64.
- What is Hill O Rue's sire's record?
- Ulysses (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,994 runs since May 2021 (295 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Hill O Rue's siblings?
- Out of Akhmatova (GB), Hill O Rue (GB) has 6 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Wise Words (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Wise Words (GB)). The wins came over 5f–6f. As at Nov 2026.