Horse profile
Hopeful Hero (IRE)
by Raven's Pass (USA) out of Time Passes (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
18 runs · 14 courses · from Jun 2025
As at 9 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Clonmel (IRE) & Bellewstown
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 5 Nov 2026 · 2nd of 7
Last raced off OR 118
KTB Profile
Hopeful Hero is a gelding who has won two of 18 starts on turf. Both wins came on good ground, one in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown over 2m1f – 2m4f in Jul 2026 and the other in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel over 2m5f – 3m in Oct 2026. He has raced 14 times at different courses and was beaten favourite when finishing second of seven at Clonmel in Nov 2026, last raced off his career-high mark of 118.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 17 commented runs since Jun 2025 · updated 9 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR at career high
- 2–18Wins / Runs
- 11.1%Strike rate
- 10 (55.6%)Placed
- −7.00£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.92Fair A/E n=18 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 118Highest OR
- 16dBetween runs (median)longest 212 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 rating118At career-high mark
118
104–118
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 110
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 9 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 117B | 91 | 6 runs · 117 / 100.5 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 114C | 93 | 2 runs · 112 / 111 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 9 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 117B | 110 | 4 runs · 117 / 110 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 114B | 93 | 3 runs · 114 / 112 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 91A | 56 | 2 runs · 91 / 56 |
Of 18 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 18 runs · as at 9 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 5 Nov 2026: the KTB Selection in 1 run (won 0) · to 5 Nov 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 17 analysed runs since Jun 2025
- Held up 6 (35%) · 1 win
- Prominent 6 (35%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (29%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 4,942 runs since May 2012 (453 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 3 | 20% | +8.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 712 | 89 | 12.5% | +1.3 | — |
| Good | 1,121 | 107 | 9.5% | −1.7 | 2 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 558 | 68 | 12.2% | +1 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 674 | 71 | 10.5% | −0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 235 | 20 | 8.5% | −2.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,627 | 196 | 12% | +0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 250 | 28 | 11.2% | 0 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,552 | 191 | 12.3% | +1.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,345 | 150 | 11.2% | 0 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,032 | 115 | 11.1% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 482 | 46 | 9.5% | −1.7 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 216 | 19 | 8.8% | −2.4 | 1 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 58 | 4 | 6.9% | −4.3 | 1 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +3.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2012 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Time Passes (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volarossa (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 2 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 1 | 14% | −0.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donagh Meyler | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Alan O'Sullivan | 4 | 1 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Mr J M Halford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 9 | 2 | 22% | +2.00 |
| None | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +2.00 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 18% | +0.00 |
| NH Flat | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
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 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Nov 26+27d | Clonmel (IRE) | Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle towards back of the pack early - moved up after 6th - went on before 7th pulling hard - jumped awkwardly 3 out - passed before 2 out and blundered there - dropped to 3rd - rallied to take 2nd late but never threatened winner | 2/7 | 2½ | 11-10 | 118 | 21A | 129A | Mark Walsh | 3/1F |
| 09 Oct 26+8d | Chepstow | DragonBet Persian War Novices' Hurdle Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Raced mid-pack - pushed along before 3 out - made no inroads and jumped poorly 2 out - finished 5th well held | 5/11 | 2¼ | 11-0 | 115 | 110A | 131A | Jonathan Burke | 50/1 |
| 01 Oct 26+12d | Clonmel (IRE) | Clonmel Novice Handicap Hurdle Settled at the back early - gradually crept into the picture from 8th to 5th - 4th three out - moved up to join issue turning in - went to the front before 2 out - four lengths ahead when a small error at the last - kept battling to win | 1/6 | 11-6 | 113 | 91A | 125B | Donagh Meyler | 7/2 | |
| 19 Sep 26+15d | Navan (IRE) | SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - moved into 5th under pressure two out and held that spot at the last - stayed on same gait to finish 4th | 4/13 | 3 | 11-0 | 113 | 114B | 125A | Alan O'Sullivan | 4/1 |
| 04 Sep 26+7d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Séan Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle Sat behind the pace - hit the front smoothly after 2 out then pressed for effort - lost the advantage at the last - regained command inside final furlong - overhauled and couldn't find more late to finish second by a half-length | 2/9 | ½ | 11-0 | 110 | 112A | 136A | Donagh Meyler | 3/1 |
| 28 Aug 26+32d | Down Royal (IRE) | Golden Cow Handicap Hurdle Sat just off the front group early - 4th at halfway - moved into 3rd nearing the last - found room outside to move up to 2nd early in the straight - asked for effort but couldn't find more - slipped back to 3rd inside the final furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/14 | shd | 11-6 | 109 | 117B | 121A | Michael Kenneally | 4/1 |
| 27 Jul 26+23d | Galway (IRE) | EASYFIX Iggy Daly Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back racing wide - drifted left at the 7th and made no impact from 3 out - no threat at any stage | 15/20 | nk | 11-6 | 109 | — | 98C | Alan O'Sullivan | 9/2F |
| 04 Jul 26+25d | Bellewstown | Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle Settled in the pack early - moved into third looking full of running two out - hit the front approaching the last - driven out to power clear and win comfortably | 1/16 | 10-13 | 104 | 110B | 126A | Alan O'Sullivan | 11/2 | |
| 09 Jun 26+212d | Sligo | RSS Record Storage Service Maiden Hurdle Settled in the pack early - made ground approaching 3 out and up to 5th by the last two - moved through to fight for the lead entering the straight - error at the final fence when in front - dropped back and pushed along - held on at one gait to the line | 3/16 | 3 | 11-5 | — | 83B | 112A | Alan O'Sullivan | 5/1 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Nov 25+9d | Naas | Overlander Fishery Lane Novice Hurdle Dropped out at the back and not jumping cleanly at the 1st - nudged to make progress after the 4th and up to 3rd three out - moved into 2nd approaching the straight before a small error 2 out - one-dimensional on the run-in to finish 3rd | 3/5 | 4 | 11-0 | — | 106C | 117B | Donagh Meyler | 13/2 |
| 31 Oct 25+16d | Down Royal | WTW Willis Flat Race Held 2nd throughout - moved to press for the lead 2f out - drifted right and briefly checked inside the final furlong - stayed on at one speed to finish second | 2/4 | 3¼ | 10-13 | — | 114C | 121B | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 10/1 |
| 15 Oct 25+16d | Punchestown | BetVictor Flat Race Sat close to pace early - 5th at halfway - moved into 4th and going smoothly entering straight - hit front for a moment inside final 2f - then found little more and put back in front - stayed on late but couldn't match winner | 2/10 | 2½ | 10-10 | — | 76A | 111A | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 11/4F |
| 29 Sep 25+39d | Roscommon | Athleague Maiden Hurdle Sat behind pace - 4th at halfway - moved into 3rd approaching final 2 furlongs - pushed into 2nd near the last but had nothing more and eased back to 3rd at the line | 3/15 | nk | 11-7 | — | 93B | 120A | Donagh Meyler | 12/1 |
| 21 Aug 25+16d | Killarney | Rally Masters Ireland Flat Race Settled in 5th early - moved into 3rd by 4f out then up to 2nd approaching 2f and pressed for effort - couldn't threaten the winner from a furlong out and finished second holding the gap | 2/7 | 11 | 11-4 | — | 74A | 108B | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 5/1 |
| 05 Aug 25+19d | Roscommon | Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker Flat Race Settled in the pack - lost footing and came down at halfway | SU/13 | — | 11-3 | — | — | — | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 11/2 |
| 17 Jul 25+14d | Killarney | Kerry Drains Flat Race Settled towards the back and a bit isolated - moved through the field 3f out - up into 5th with a furlong left - unable to threaten the leading pair and stayed on at one tempo to the line | 5/13 | 5 | 11-3 | — | 63B | 109A | Mr J M Halford | 20/1 |
| 03 Jul 25+26d | Tipperary | Tipperary Flat Race Keen to begin - dropped towards the back - boxed in approaching 2f out - pushed along and responded - finished strongly to take 3rd | 3/16 | 1 | 11-3 | — | 69B | 121A | Mr J M Halford | 28/1 |
| 07 Jun 25 | Punchestown | Allied Recycling Supporting Ballymacad Hunt (Pro/Am) Flat Race Sat behind the pace - 4th at halfway then edged up to 3rd 3f out - lost touch entering the straight - held no threat from 2f out and beaten well home | 6/10 | 13 | 11-5 | — | 80C | 105C | Mr J L Gleeson | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Hopeful Hero won?
- Hopeful Hero (IRE) won 2 of 18 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.1%. Placed 10 times in total (55.6% of starts).
- Who trains Hopeful Hero?
- Hopeful Hero (IRE) is trained by T Hogan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 November 2026.
- Who is Hopeful Hero's sire?
- Hopeful Hero (IRE) is by Raven's Pass (USA) out of Time Passes (IRE), whose sire is Dalakhani (IRE).
- What going does Hopeful Hero prefer?
- Hopeful Hero (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Hopeful Hero's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 118, from the run on 5 November 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Hopeful Hero's sire's record?
- Raven's Pass (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.2% of 4,942 runs since May 2012 (453 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Hopeful Hero's siblings?
- Out of Time Passes (IRE), Hopeful Hero (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.