Horse profile
Illinois (IRE)
by Galileo (IRE) out of Danedrop (IRE) (Danehill)
19 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Ran 57 days ago · 2nd of 8
Last raced off OR 108
KTB Profile
Illinois (IRE) is 5 from 19 on turf with wins at Group 2 level in our archive. His biggest win came in the Queen's Vase at Ascot in Jun 2024. He also took the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot in Jun 2026 over 2m5f – 3m on good to firm and the Ormonde Stakes at Chester in May 2025. The colt finished 2 of 8 when he last ran at York in Aug 2026.
Based on 19 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 5–19Wins / Runs
- 26.3%Strike rate
- 12 (63.2%)Placed
- −4.90£1 level staken=19 at SP
- 0.99Fair A/E n=19 · 0.86 incl. margin
- 116Highest 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.
Official rating108↓ 8lb off peak
108
106–116
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 118
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 137C | 115.5 | 2 · 137 / 122.5 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 118A | 92 | 2 · 118 / 100 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 117A | 98 | 2 · 117 / 43 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 137C | 116 | 4 · 137 / 117.5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 115A | 90.5 | 1 · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 16 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 3 (38%) · 1 win
- Prominent 3 (38%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (25%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Galileo (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 18,189 runs since Jan 2008 (1,776 horses).
Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.2% from 1,383. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 9.3% from 888.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 72 | 14 | 19.4% | +4.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2,765 | 442 | 16% | +1.5 | 2 from 5 |
| Good | 5,305 | 790 | 14.9% | +0.4 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 2,342 | 328 | 14% | −0.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 3,844 | 575 | 15% | +0.5 | 2 from 4 |
| Heavy | 1,378 | 190 | 13.8% | −0.7 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,482 | 304 | 12.2% | −2.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | −7.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,383 | 252 | 18.2% | +3.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,021 | 517 | 17.1% | +2.6 | 1 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6,848 | 1,051 | 15.3% | +0.8 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,236 | 554 | 13.1% | −1.4 | 3 from 10 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,649 | 170 | 10.3% | −4.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 888 | 83 | 9.3% | −5.2 | 1 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 150 | 16 | 10.7% | −3.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Danedrop (IRE) (Danehill)
8 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Valdan (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 6f–2m; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Danedream (GER)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdan (IRE) | 78 | 5 | 6f–1m4f | Class 4 |
| Danedream (GER) | 7 | 3 | 6f–1m4f | Group 1 |
| Venice Beach (IRE) | 8 | 2 | 1m4f–1m4½f | Group 3 |
| Broadway (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 1m–1m1½f | Group 3 |
| Gauntlet (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Accused (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Ignis Away (FR) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Debutante (FR) | 11 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.80 |
| Good to Firm | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.50 |
| Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +2.40 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 12 | 2 | 17% | −7.05 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 3 | 2 | 67% | +2.50 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Goodwood | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chester | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.20 |
| Curragh | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Longchamp (FR) | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.60 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 10 | 3 | 30% | −3.65 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 11 | 4 | 36% | −1.90 |
| Wayne Lordan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Christophe Soumillon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sean Levey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 5 | 28% | −3.90 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.80 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 29% | −2.85 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 26+24d | York | Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) Settled just behind the front-runner - closed the gap approaching 2f out - moved through to the front with a furlong left - stayed on under pressure from both flanks - overtaken close home and edged out into second | 2/8 | 1 | 9-5 | 108 | 117A | 98A | Ryan Moore | 13/2 |
| 28 Jul 26+9d | Goodwood | Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) Settled in the pack early - driven up to challenge in third with over 2f left - unable to threaten the leaders and dropped away inside the final 2f - finished 5th | 5/8 | 3½ | 9-12 | 109 | 137C | 84C | Sean Levey | 25/1 |
| 19 Jul 26+29d | Curragh (IRE) | 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup (Group 2) sat behind the pace-setter early - went in front after 2 1/2f - overtaken over 3f out - slipped to 5th and lightly hampered 1f out - made no dent on the front and was allowed to coast home | 5/6 | 4¾ | 9-11 | 111 | 118A | 85B | Ryan Moore | 11/4 |
| 20 Jun 26+14d | Ascot | Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race) Wide early and within range of the front pack - linked up with rivals past the 4f mark - moved into second by 3f out - went in front over 2f out - fended off the challenger inside the last - saw out the finish for a clear-cut win | 1/13 | 9-4 | 111 | 82C | 95A | Ryan Moore | 7/4F | |
| 06 Jun 26+30d | Epsom Downs | Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1) Went straight to front - lost command after 4f then fell back sharply - finished well adrift | 6/6 | 76 | 9-2 | 115 | -31C | 90C | Ronan Whelan | 33/1 |
| 07 May 26+235d | Chester | Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Fought for control early - hit front before being overtaken approaching the final furlong - couldn't find more and slipped to third close home | 3/7 | 2¾ | 9-2 | 116 | 108A | 96A | Wayne Lordan | 9/2 |
| 14 Sep 25+47d | Curragh | Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1) Settled off the pace early - 5th at halfway - asked for effort 6f out - faded from 3f out to finish 7th | 7/9 | 3 | 9-10 | 116 | 98C | 85C | Christophe Soumillon | 15/8F |
| 29 Jul 25+40d | Goodwood | Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) Set the pace - driven out with two furlongs left - closed down and caught close home to finish second | 2/8 | ¾ | 9-12 | 116 | 118A | 99A | Ryan Moore | 7/4F |
| 19 Jun 25+42d | Ascot | Gold Cup (Group 1) Sat handy behind the front group early - moved into second and pressed for the lead over 2f out but drifted right and made no further progress from the final furlong - stayed on to finish second | 2/8 | 7 | 9-3 | 116 | 98A | 94B | Ryan Moore | 9/4 |
| 08 May 25+215d | Chester | Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Slow into stride - settled just behind the front-runner - urged forward with 4f left - hit the front 2f out - driven out to assert and win going away | 1/6 | 9-7 | 116 | 99A | 101B | Ryan Moore | 6/5F | |
| 05 Oct 24+21d | Longchamp (FR) | Qatar Prix Chaudenay (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 1/8 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Ryan Moore | 2/5F | |
| 14 Sep 24+24d | Doncaster | Betfred St Leger Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Sat close up early - hit front three furlongs out - pressed for advantage and lost command inside final furlong - rallied to regain front briefly entering the straight drive - overtaken close home and edged out at the line | 2/7 | nk | 9-3 | 116 | 116A | 96A | Wayne Lordan | 11/4J |
| 21 Aug 24+39d | York | Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) Sat close up early - pushed along with 2f left still holding a shout inside final furlong - kept on same speed to finish second beaten a short head | 2/5 | nk | 9-5 | 113 | 90C | 97B | Wayne Lordan | 7/2 |
| 13 Jul 24+24d | Longchamp (FR) | Grand Prix de Paris (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf) | 2/8 | 2 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Christophe Soumillon | 37/10 |
| 19 Jun 24+39d | Ascot | Queen's Vase (Group 2) | 1/11 | 9-2 | 106 | 92A | 95A | Ryan Moore | 7/4F | |
| 11 May 24+34d | Lingfield | William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes (Listed) | 2/9 | 4½ | 9-2 | 108 | 115A | 97A | Ryan Moore | 6/4F |
| 07 Apr 24+168d | Leopardstown | P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) | 3/5 | 2¼ | 9-5 | 109 | 91C | 90B | Ryan Moore | 8/11F |
| 22 Oct 23+15d | Saint-Cloud (FR) | Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) | 3/7 | ¾ | 9-0 | — | — | — | Ryan Moore | 19/10J |
| 07 Oct 23 | Curragh | Shoda Market Cafe Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden | 1/16 | 9-7 | — | 87C | 101A | Seamie Heffernan | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Illinois (IRE) won?
- Illinois (IRE) won 5 of 19 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 26.3%. Placed 12 times in total (63.2% of starts).
- Who trains Illinois (IRE)?
- Illinois (IRE) is trained by A P O'Brien, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 21 August 2026.
- Who is Illinois (IRE)'s sire?
- Illinois (IRE) is by Galileo (IRE) out of Danedrop (IRE), whose sire is Danehill.
- What going does Illinois (IRE) prefer?
- Illinois (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Illinois (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 108, from the run on 21 August 2026. The highest on record is 116.
- What is Illinois (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Galileo (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.5% of 18,189 runs since Jan 2008 (1,776 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 6f – 7f (all codes): 18.2% from 1,383. Weakest over 2m5f – 3m (all codes): 9.3% from 888.
- Who are Illinois (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Danedrop (IRE), Illinois (IRE) has 8 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Valdan (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Danedream (GER)). The wins came over 6f–2m. As at Oct 2026.