Horse profile
I'll Be Handy (IRE)
by El Kabeir (USA) out of Alsalwa (IRE) (Nayef)
17 runs · 10 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Headgear returns LTO
Last run 29 Jul 2026
Last raced off OR 112
KTB Profile
I'll Be Handy is a maiden who has yet to win from 17 starts on turf, though he has placed twice. His best effort came when second of six at Punchestown in Nov 2025. Typically held up, he was held in the Tote.ie Money-Back 2nd Every Race Handicap Hurdle at Galway in Jul 2026, last raced off an official rating of 112, and headgear returned that day. He has raced on good ground eight times.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 0–17Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 2 (11.8%)Placed
- −17.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=17 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 114Highest OR
- 43dAvg 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 rating112↓ 2lb off peak
112
52–114
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 103B | 79 | 2 runs · 103 / 86.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 83C | 59.5 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 100C | 75 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 96C | 70 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 100C | 59.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 17 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 16 analysed runs since Sep 2024
- Prominent 7 (44%) · 0 wins
- Held up 7 (44%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (6%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
El Kabeir (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 6.8% of 1,231 runs since Jan 2008 (116 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 11.6% from 173. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 10.1% from 426. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.7% from 348.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −6.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 173 | 20 | 11.6% | +4.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 321 | 26 | 8.1% | +1.3 | 0 from 8 |
| Good to Soft | 121 | 12 | 9.9% | +3.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 172 | 8 | 4.7% | −2.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 56 | 2 | 3.6% | −3.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 387 | 16 | 4.1% | −2.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | +0.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 426 | 43 | 10.1% | +3.3 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 348 | 13 | 3.7% | −3.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 249 | 16 | 6.4% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 75 | 3 | 4% | −2.8 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | +0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.8 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Alsalwa (IRE) (Nayef)
8 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Another Touch (GB) (8 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m2½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Another Touch (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Touch (GB) | 40 | 8 | 7f–1m½f | Listed |
| Balmoral Lady (IRE) | 18 | 5 | 5f–5½f | Listed |
| Pinball Wizard (IRE) | 59 | 5 | 6f–1m | Class 5 |
| Spiorad Saoirse (GB) | 36 | 3 | 7f–1m | — |
| Mufrad (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 1m2½f | — |
| Final Boss (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Hello Possible (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Published (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Smith | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Wesley Joyce | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nathan Crosse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Colin Keane | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Declan McDonogh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 0 | 0% | −14.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Jul 26+68d | Galway (IRE) | Tote.ie Money-Back 2nd Every Race Handicap Hurdle Sat behind the pace early - moved into 3rd by halfway - untidy 3 out and fading under pressure - stumbled again then pulled up before the last | PU/19 | — | 11-4 | 112 | — | — | James Smith | 33/1 |
| 22 May 26+173d | Downpatrick | Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle Handy behind front group early - stumbled and driven up in 5th before reaching 4th at halfway - blundered two out and asked for effort again in 5th - into 6th but making no dent late and clipped last flight - dropped away to finish well beaten | 8/10 | 1 | 11-5 | 114 | 110A | 98A | James Smith | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 25+17d | Fairyhouse | BAR 1 Betting Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) Sent clear to front early - held a length lead at halfway before being asked for effort and caught entering the straight - lost the lead two out and driven - into 4th before the last with no way to close - kept same position to the line finishing well held | 4/6 | 16 | 10-10 | — | 70A | 109B | James Smith | 80/1 |
| 13 Nov 25+9d | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Podcast 3-Y-O Hurdle Sat just behind the pace - up to 2nd by halfway - moved into contention 2 out - hit the front entering the straight - challenged in the closing stages - overtaken on the run-in - stayed on to finish second | 2/6 | 1 | 10-7 | — | — | 114B | James Smith | 11/2 |
| 04 Nov 25+23d | Fairyhouse | WTW Willis 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Sat behind the pace early - moved into third then advanced to second by halfway - edged closer before 4 out - hit the front just in front 3 out - stretched clear before 2 out - margin cut back approaching the last - overtaken in the run-in - no match for the winner late | 2/14 | 4½ | 10-9 | — | 103B | 126A | James Smith | 8/1 |
| 12 Oct 25+13d | Cork | WTW Willis 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Settled midpack early - hit a fence approaching third - improved position four out then went wide before the following obstacle - pressed from two out but couldn't land a blow last time - stayed on to snatch fifth near the line | 5/10 | 1¼ | 10-9 | — | 79A | 108A | James Smith | 250/1 |
| 29 Sep 25+115d | Down Royal | Pravha Handicap (0-60) Sat close to the front group early - 4th with 4f left and asked for effort - 6th passing final 2f - unable to gain despite urging and held no more finishing pos 14th | 14/14 | nk | 9-2 | 52 | 100C | 49A | Seamie Heffernan | 13/2 |
| 06 Jun 25+18d | Fairyhouse | Racing Again Next Friday Handicap (0-60) (Div 2) Held up towards the back - made no headway on the leaders - dropped away inside final 2f well beaten | 16/18 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 60 | 70C | 49C | Robbie Colgan | 50/1 |
| 19 May 25+37d | Roscommon | Racing Again Here On June 9th Handicap Towards the back from the outset - still well behind entering the straight - no response from 2f out and finished a well-beaten 14th | 14/15 | 2¾ | 9-10 | 67 | 49C | 60C | Robbie Colgan | 100/1 |
| 12 Apr 25+13d | Curragh | Watch Every Race Live From The Curragh Only On Racing TV Handicap Held up at the back - lost touch and driven from 3f out - unable to find more late | 13/13 | 9½ | 8-7 | 73 | 43C | 42C | Nathan Crosse | 80/1 |
| 30 Mar 25+14d | Leopardstown | 1888 Restaurant Handicap Held up towards the back - pushed along around halfway - dropped away from there - well held at the finish | 16/16 | 4¾ | 9-0 | 76 | 42C | 54C | Robbie Colgan | 100/1 |
| 16 Mar 25+150d | Curragh | Nua Healthcare Handicap Held up at the rear from the outset - lost touch approaching the last 2f - finished well beaten in 13th | 13/13 | 1 | 9-0 | 77 | 42C | 37C | Robbie Colgan | 25/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 Oct 24+5d | Curragh | Irish European Breeders Fund Median Sires Series Maiden (Div 2) Held up towards the back - still 11th with 3f left - found some late headway 2f out but couldn't threaten the front pack - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish ninth | 9/14 | 1½ | 9-0 | 78 | 54C | 62C | Colin Keane | 17/2 |
| 12 Oct 24+7d | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap (Premier Handicap) Sat close behind the pace - pushed along in 6th with 2f left - squeezed for space approaching final furlong then unable to close - finished ninth | 9/14 | nk | 8-3 | 79 | 96C | 68A | Wesley Joyce | 22/1 |
| 05 Oct 24+6d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Held up at the back - improved into 8th by halfway - moved forward inside the final furlong - stayed on but flattened out towards the finish | 7/14 | ¾ | 9-0 | — | 72C | 78A | Wesley Joyce | 66/1 |
| 29 Sep 24+18d | Curragh | Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Hampered leaving stalls - tracked group through midfield and 9th at halfway - pressed for effort 2f out but held no threat and stayed on one gear to finish 9th | 9/14 | 2½ | 9-7 | — | 83C | 66A | Declan McDonogh | 100/1 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Cork | Coolmore Stud Gleneagles Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden Sat behind the front group early - handy in third at halfway - pushed along with two furlongs left - unable to find more inside the final furlong and beaten into 6th | 6/11 | ½ | 9-0 | — | 68A | 63A | Wesley Joyce | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has I'll Be Handy won?
- I'll Be Handy (IRE) has yet to win, from 17 archived starts between 2024 and 2026. Placed 2 times in total (11.8% of starts).
- Who trains I'll Be Handy?
- I'll Be Handy (IRE) is trained by Matthew J Smith, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 29 July 2026.
- Who is I'll Be Handy's sire?
- I'll Be Handy (IRE) is by El Kabeir (USA) out of Alsalwa (IRE), whose sire is Nayef.
- What is I'll Be Handy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 112, from the run on 29 July 2026. The highest on record is 114.
- What is I'll Be Handy's sire's record?
- El Kabeir (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.8% of 1,231 runs since Jan 2008 (116 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 11.6% from 173. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 10.1% from 426. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 3.7% from 348.
- Who are I'll Be Handy's siblings?
- Out of Alsalwa (IRE), I'll Be Handy (IRE) has 8 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Another Touch (GB) (8). Highest grade won: Listed (Another Touch (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m2½f. As at Oct 2026.