Horse profile
Inspire Hope (IRE)
by Camelot (GB) out of Casual (GB) (Nayef)
16 runs · 13 courses · from Jun 2024
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Killarney
First-time headgear LTO
Last run 13 Jan 2026 · 7th of 8
Last raced off OR 55
KTB Profile
Inspire Hope is 1 from 16 with her sole win in the Killarney Grand 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle over 2m1f – 2m4f on good ground in Jul 2024. She has recorded no wins from nine starts on soft or heavier. The mare last ran at Newcastle (AW) in Jan 2026 where she finished 7 of 8 in a Class 6 handicap while wearing first-time headgear and racing off an OR of 55, which is 55lb below her highest ever mark.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 13 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 55lb off peak
- 1–16Wins / Runs
- 6.3%Strike rate
- 3 (18.8%)Placed
- −11.50£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 0.68Fair A/E n=16 · 0.58 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 161 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↓ 55lb off peak
55
55–110
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 97C | 96.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 94A | 78 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 97C | 86 | 1 run · — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 96A | 65 | — |
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 93B | 73.5 | 2 runs · 65 / 63 |
| Good | 3 | 113B | 87 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 93B | 74.5 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 113B | 74 | 1 run · — |
Of 16 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 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 13 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 7 (54%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 4 (31%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 7,721 runs since May 2017 (758 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | +1.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 817 | 91 | 11.1% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 1,995 | 237 | 11.9% | +0.2 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,100 | 131 | 11.9% | +0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,501 | 200 | 13.3% | +1.6 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 558 | 58 | 10.4% | −1.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,735 | 183 | 10.5% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 26 | 1 | 3.8% | −7.9 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 714 | 66 | 9.2% | −2.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,617 | 180 | 11.1% | −0.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,883 | 349 | 12.1% | +0.4 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,684 | 219 | 13% | +1.3 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 596 | 63 | 10.6% | −1.1 | 1 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 172 | 20 | 11.6% | −0.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | +2.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2017 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Casual (GB) (Nayef)
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Shearling (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m½f; the highest grade won is Listed (Harlem (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shearling (GB) | 10 | 3 | 1m4½f–1m7½f | Class 5 |
| Harlem (GB) | 8 | 2 | 1m4f | Listed |
| Basildon (GB) | 8 | 1 | 2m½f | Class 5 |
| Turnabout (GB) | 3 | 1 | 1m4f | — |
| Summit Reach (GB) | 8 | 1 | 1m | Class 4 |
| Reconsider Me (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Taurean Emerald (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kelso | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mullen | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kaiya Fraser | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J J Slevin | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| William Maggs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ross Chapman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 15 | 1 | 7% | −10.50 |
| Tongue tie + visor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| Flat | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 13 Jan 26+15d | Newcastle (AW) | Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Settled in the pack - eased across left when asked for effort with 2f left - couldn't find more and dropped away inside the final furlong - finished seventh | 7/8 | ¾ | 9-7 | 55 | 97C | 57C | Andrew Mullen | 50/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 25+31d | Kelso | racingtv.com/sale Mares' Handicap Hurdle Tracked front group from wide - dropped back and driven on 4 out - toiled after the following fence - eventually well held in 9th | 9/9 | 26 | 10-6 | 103 | 61C | 88C | William Maggs | 33/1 |
| 28 Nov 25+31d | Musselburgh | ERMG Insurance Brokers Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled at the back early - lost touch approaching home turn - well beaten at the finish | 8/8 | 19 | 11-4 | 107 | 65C | 85C | Ross Chapman | 22/1 |
| 28 Oct 25+19d | Catterick | racingtv.com Handicap Held up towards back - lost touch from home turn while drifting near the stands rail - still under pressure with a furlong left - faded inside final 110 yards to finish 8th | 8/10 | 1½ | 10-0 | 60 | 94A | 67A | Kaiya Fraser | 20/1 |
| 09 Oct 25+161d | Ayr | London Essence Handicap Settled towards the back of the pack - nudged into contention 3f from home - into 5th but no threat inside final furlong | 5/10 | 13 | 10-2 | 64 | 78C | 69C | Kaiya Fraser | 16/1 |
| 01 May 25+37d | Ayr | Book Sounds Of Summer Racenight Handicap Settled at the rear early - shifted to the outside and made progress - drifted left and lost momentum with 2f left - dropped away to finish fourth | 4/4 | 2½ | 9-9 | 66 | 64C | 60B | Andrew Mullen | 6/1 |
| 25 Mar 25+59d | Newcastle (AW) | Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Novice Stakes Held up towards the back - driven to make ground 3f out - never a threat late but stayed on close home | 4/7 | shd | 8-13 | — | 96A | 58A | Andrew Mullen | 40/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+27d | Doncaster | LiveScore Bet Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - jumped awkwardly 4th - made progress before 3 out but couldn't close on the front pair - moved into 3rd before the last | 3/6 | 16 | 11-0 | 109 | 82B | 104B | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+30d | Kelso | racingtv.com/sale Mares' Handicap Hurdle Handy in the pack early - pressed into gap between rivals two out - eased across left nearing last under urging - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/7 | 4¾ | 11-7 | 110 | 93B | 109A | Brian Hughes | 7/1 |
| 29 Nov 24+28d | Newbury | 'Bet In-Race' With Coral Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Settled handy early - stayed with front group though awkward over one - pushed into contention just off the pace before falling 3 out | F/10 | — | 11-0 | 110 | — | — | Gavin Sheehan | 25/1 |
| 01 Nov 24+63d | Wetherby | Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Raced handy early - drifted right and hesitant over first then dropped back with tight room at 4th - rallied approaching 3 out - held 4th under pressure and unable to close from the last | 4/7 | 9 | 10-7 | — | 113B | 108B | Brian Hughes | 16/1 |
| 30 Aug 24+13d | Down Royal | Dale Farm Dromona 3-Y-O Hurdle Sharing the front early - dropped back between 3rd and 5th before rallying after 3 out to contest the advantage - pushed along and back challenging at the start of the run-in - could not peg back the winner in the final stretch | 2/9 | ½ | 10-11 | — | 87B | 118A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/2 |
| 17 Aug 24+29d | Tramore | Morris DIY Irish EBF Fillies Maiden Slow to break - soon went to front and stretched clear by halfway - margin shortened approaching 4f out - overtaken and slipped to third with 3f left - well behind by 2f out - lost touch inside final furlong - finished fourth well held | 4/4 | 16 | 9-3 | — | 62C | 49C | Mikey Sheehy | 11/2 |
| 19 Jul 24+15d | Killarney | Killarney Grand 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle | 1/11 | 10-7 | — | 62A | 110A | J J Slevin | 7/2 | |
| 04 Jul 24+29d | Tipperary | Donohue Marquees 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | 29 | 10-7 | — | 66A | 88B | J J Slevin | 6/4F |
| 05 Jun 24 | Curragh | Sky Bet Club Fillies Maiden | 6/10 | ½ | 9-1 | — | 65A | 61A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Inspire Hope won?
- Inspire Hope (IRE) won 1 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 6.3%. Placed 3 times in total (18.8% of starts).
- Who trains Inspire Hope?
- Inspire Hope (IRE) is trained by Rebecca Menzies, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 January 2026.
- Who is Inspire Hope's sire?
- Inspire Hope (IRE) is by Camelot (GB) out of Casual (GB), whose sire is Nayef.
- What going does Inspire Hope prefer?
- Inspire Hope (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 4 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 Inspire Hope's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 55, from the run on 13 January 2026. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Inspire Hope's sire's record?
- Camelot (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.7% of 7,721 runs since May 2017 (758 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Inspire Hope's siblings?
- Out of Casual (GB), Inspire Hope (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Shearling (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Listed (Harlem (GB)). The wins came over 1m–2m½f. As at Nov 2026.