Hillhead Runner (IRE)
Hillhead Runner is a mare who has won one of 14 starts on turf. She won the Peppermill Restaurant Nenagh Fillies Flat Race at Tipperary in Oct 2024 over 1m5f – 2m on good to soft, having raced prominently. All her other runs have come without success, including nine starts over 2m1f – 2m4f. She finished third of five at Sligo in Aug 2026, last raced off OR 104 which was 9lb below her highest ever mark.
- 1–14Wins / Runs
- 7.1%Strike rate
- 4 (28.6%)Placed
- +9.00£1 level staken=14 at SP
- 0.60Fair A/E n=14 · 0.48 incl. margin
- 113Highest OR
- 58dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 108
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 125B | 92 | 5 · 108 / 83 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 125B | 95.5 | 4 · 108 / 91 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 113B | 80 | 1 · — |
Of 14 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 14 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 9 analysed runs
- Prominent 4 (44%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (33%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (11%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (11%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,833 runs since Jan 2008 (784 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 119 | 18 | 15.1% | +4.3 | — |
| Good | 2,959 | 377 | 12.7% | +1.9 | 0 from 12 |
| Good to Soft | 1,798 | 177 | 9.8% | −1 | 1 from 1 |
| Soft | 2,734 | 257 | 9.4% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 1,213 | 124 | 10.2% | −0.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,038 | 199 | 9.8% | −1 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,195 | 321 | 10% | −0.8 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,813 | 339 | 12.1% | +1.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 766 | 95 | 12.4% | +1.6 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 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 Tropical Image (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m6f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Image (IRE) | 21 | 1 | 2m6f | — |
| Musta Lovea Lovea (IRE) | 23 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 1 | 100% | +22.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +22.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +18.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Donoghue | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Philip Byrnes | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Eoin Staples | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr J H Williamson | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tom Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alan O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr D Doyle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +22.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| None | 6 | 1 | 17% | +17.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +20.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +20.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 26+8d | Sligo (IRE) | Kilcawley Construction Rated Novice Hurdle Sat handy in 4th early - made progress 3 out and pressed on before 2 out - up to 3rd approaching last - unable to find more - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/5 | 4 | 10-13 | 104 | 99C | 113B | Philip Byrnes | 9/2 |
| 29 Jul 26+19d | Galway (IRE) | Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - moved into 5th approaching two out - had nothing more to offer and dropped away before the last - finished well held in 13th | 13/20 | ½ | 10-0 | 106 | 78C | 97A | Tom Kelly | 40/1 |
| 10 Jul 26+26d | Kilbeggan | Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle went to the front early - scrappy at the 3rd - drew alongside at the last - overtaken up the run-in - soon driven along - slipped to 3rd late on - found nothing more and gave up 3rd on the line | 4/8 | shd | 11-0 | 108 | 83A | 115A | Josh Williamson | 7/4F |
| 14 Jun 26+35d | Downpatrick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat behind the pace early - 5th with four to jump - narrowed the gap two out but pressed for effort soon after - 6th and unable to threaten leading pair before the last | 7/12 | 1 | 10-10 | 110 | 108B | 107A | Alan O'Sullivan | 11/1 |
| 10 May 26+232d | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Settled around midfield - driven for effort three out - unable to close in from that point - finished well beaten in 9th | 9/15 | 5 | 11-7 | 112 | 70C | 95C | Philip Byrnes | 8/1 |
| 20 Sep 25+31d | Navan | Bet XS Maiden Hurdle Sat close up early in 2nd - hit the front approaching the 3rd - pushed along turning for home before losing command 2 out - dropped away to finish well beaten | 8/16 | shd | 11-5 | 113 | 79B | 100A | Keith Donoghue | 9/2 |
| 20 Aug 25+10d | Sligo | Sligo Plumb Centre Mares Maiden Hurdle Went straight to front - clear gap opened after 3rd - clipped one 3 out and margin shrank - back in charge by a whisker 2 out - battled on gamely up the run-in - caught right on the line | 2/16 | hd | 11-7 | 107 | 125B | 130A | Keith Donoghue | 16/5 |
| 10 Aug 25+17d | Downpatrick | ITBA Mares Maiden Hurdle Settled just behind the pacesetter - still second at halfway - improved to share the advantage two out - hit the front approaching the last but soon overtaken entering the straight - pushed along back in third with 150 yards left - held on gamely without further improvement near the line | 3/8 | ½ | 11-0 | — | 78A | 111A | Eoin Staples | 15/8 |
| 24 Jul 25+19d | Wexford | Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On August 30th Mares Maiden Hurdle Sat close up early - went in front from the 5th - ragged jump three out - driven on after the following fence then overtaken soon after - had nothing left in second when came down at the last | F/12 | — | 11-0 | — | — | — | Eoin Staples | 8/1 |
| 05 Jul 25+33d | Bellewstown | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Mares Maiden Hurdle Sent to front early - opened daylight from 5th and stretched margin further from 5 out - urged on but errored 2 out cutting the gap - overtaken soon after - stayed on same speed from last for second | 2/16 | 10 | 11-7 | — | 92B | 122A | Keith Donoghue | 4/1 |
| 02 Jun 25+239d | Listowel | Nora Canty Mares Maiden Hurdle Handy up with the front group early - 6th at halfway - clipped one 4 out - up to 4th and pushed along entering straight - unable to close and stayed on same effort to finish 4th | 4/18 | 2¾ | 11-7 | — | 113B | 119A | Keith Donoghue | 11/2 |
| 06 Oct 24+60d | Tipperary | Peppermill Restaurant Nenagh Fillies Flat Race Set the pace from the off - urged forward with two furlongs left - driven out inside the final furlong under pressure from a rival - held on gamely to prevail | 1/11 | 10-12 | — | 107B | 106A | Mr D Doyle | 22/1 | |
| 07 Aug 24+19d | Wexford | Racing Again 9th August Fillies Flat Race Sat close behind front group early - 4th at halfway then asked for effort on inner turning in - stayed on same pace from a furlong out to finish ninth | 9/13 | 1¾ | 10-12 | — | 80B | 99A | Mr J H Williamson | 50/1 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Killarney | Christy Lucey Transport Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 6/13 | 2¼ | 10-7 | — | 112C | 91C | Mr J H Williamson | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hillhead Runner (IRE) won?
- Hillhead Runner (IRE) won 1 of 14 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.1%. Placed 4 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trains Hillhead Runner (IRE)?
- Hillhead Runner (IRE) is trained by C Byrnes, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 6 August 2026.
- Who is Hillhead Runner (IRE)'s sire?
- Hillhead Runner (IRE) is by Mahler (GB) out of Tropical Love (IRE), whose sire is Fruits Of Love.
- What is Hillhead Runner (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 6 August 2026. The highest on record is 113.
- What is Hillhead Runner (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Mahler (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,833 runs since Jan 2008 (784 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
- Who are Hillhead Runner (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Tropical Love (IRE), Hillhead Runner (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Tropical Image (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m6f. As at Oct 2026.