Horse profile
Ira Hayes (IRE)
by Mahler (GB) out of Dangan Dawn (IRE) (Presenting)
17 runs · 14 courses · from Sep 2024
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Tramore, Carlisle & Wexford
Last run 26 Sep 2026 · 6th of 14
Last raced off OR 112
KTB Profile
Ira Hayes is a Mahler gelding who won a bumper at Wexford on soft ground in Oct 2024, a maiden hurdle at Carlisle over 2m1f – 2m4f on good to soft in Nov 2024 and a beginners chase at Tramore over 2m5f – 3m on good to soft in Apr 2026. He has three wins from 17 turf starts, all on good to soft or softer, and has been placed six times. Typically held up, he finished 6 of 14 at Listowel in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 112.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 16 commented runs since Sep 2024 · updated 5 Nov 2026
- 3–17Wins / Runs
- 17.6%Strike rate
- 6 (35.3%)Placed
- +0.33£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.16Fair A/E n=17 · 0.97 incl. margin
- 119Highest OR
- 32dBetween runs (median)longest 148 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 rating112↓ 7lb off peak
112
110–119
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
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 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 114A | 91 | 2 runs · 114 / 108 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 123B | 102 | 2 runs · 102 / 80.5 |
| Good | 4 | 111B | 81 | 4 runs · 111 / 81 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 5 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 123B | 102 | 7 runs · 114 / 102 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 117A | 87 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 102C | 80.5 | 2 runs · 102 / 80.5 |
Of 17 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: no standard for this course, surface and code on the window (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 17 runs · as at 4 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 8 (50%) · 1 win
- Led 5 (31%) · 2 wins
- Held up 2 (13%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (6%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,877 runs since Sep 2014 (787 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 | 2,974 | 378 | 12.7% | +1.9 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,818 | 179 | 9.8% | −1 | 2 from 5 |
| Soft | 2,742 | 259 | 9.4% | −1.4 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 1,214 | 124 | 10.2% | −0.6 | 0 from 1 |
| 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 | 2,049 | 199 | 9.7% | −1.1 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,212 | 324 | 10.1% | −0.7 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,826 | 341 | 12.1% | +1.3 | 1 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 769 | 95 | 12.4% | +1.6 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Sep 2014 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Dangan Dawn (IRE) (Presenting)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vango At Dawn (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 2 | 40% | +2.33 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.17 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −3.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.17 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +9.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Harvey | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Michael Kenneally | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Callum Pritchard | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ben Harvey | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.17 |
| Mr J Kidd | 2 | 1 | 50% | +8.00 |
| Mr S Cotter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Dylan Kidd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visor | 9 | 1 | 11% | −3.50 |
| None | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.83 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −2.50 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +8.83 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.17 |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.50 |
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +9.00 |
| NH Flat | 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 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Sep 26+36d | Listowel (IRE) | John & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase Took early command - lost the front before the 8th and driven up approaching four out - lost touch after three out to finish sixth | 6/14 | 2½ | 11-3 | 112 | 96C | 106C | Mr S Cotter | 14/1 |
| 21 Aug 26+19d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Belvedere House & Gardens Handicap Steeplechase Sat close early - hit the front 2nd then shared the advantage after 4th before being overtaken after 5th - up to second after 7th - dropped back before 2 out - fought on in 4th after 2 out - soon faded and finished well held | 7/8 | 5½ | 11-0 | 112 | 59C | 104C | Michael Kenneally | 5/1 |
| 02 Aug 26+56d | Galway (IRE) | Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase Sat close behind front pack early - needed a nudge in 5th - still 5th at halfway - clipped the odd fence four and three out - improved into 3rd before 2 out - asked for effort but couldn't get on terms after the last - stayed on at same speed to finish 4th | 4/18 | 2½ | 11-9 | 112 | 66B | 122A | Michael Kenneally | 11/2 |
| 07 Jun 26+30d | Perth | Malcolm Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat just behind pace early - drifted left at the 8th - hit the front 10th before being overtaken and losing the advantage approaching 3 out - dropped away quickly after | 5/6 | 83 | 11-12 | 116 | 19C | 100C | Callum Pritchard | 9/4 |
| 08 May 26+18d | Market Rasen | Summer Plate Ladies Day Saturday 18th July Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled close up early - hit front after 1st - scratchy jump 8th - driven to hold advantage 3 out - kept going 2 out - overtaken at the last and held on finish for second | 2/6 | 2½ | 10-13 | 115 | 111B | 131B | Callum Pritchard | 9/2 |
| 20 Apr 26+49d | Tramore | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase Set the pace early - lost top spot at the 7th before sitting handy in the pack - fourth 3 out - pushed along and running fourth when handed the advantage 2 out - opened up daylight approaching the finish - stayed on to win | 1/12 | 11-12 | 110 | 102A | 129B | Danny Mullins | 9/2 | |
| 02 Mar 26+32d | Leopardstown | Dublin National Handicap Chase Handy early - up to 3rd approaching 13th - 4th when three out - dropped away after two out to finish well beaten | 11/13 | 12 | 11-7 | 110 | 102C | 100C | Alex Harvey | 17/2 |
| 29 Jan 26+84d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle Tracked the front-runner - moved up to 2nd and closed before the straight - nudged forward after 2 out before dropping to 4th approaching the last where a minor error checked progress - plugged on at one tempo on the run-in to finish 3rd | 3/10 | 9½ | 11-9 | 111 | 104A | 119A | Alex Harvey | 9/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 25+23d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle Went straight to front - pegged back by rival for a spell before losing command entering straight - pushed along and dropped back through field - held 4th spot with no response after second last | 4/9 | 17 | 10-6 | 113 | 114A | 100A | Alex Harvey | 5/1 |
| 14 Oct 25+19d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - pushed along three out and up to 7th soon after - unable to close from there - eventually finished 9th well beaten | 9/17 | 3 | 11-8 | 116 | 123B | 114A | Alex Harvey | 17/2 |
| 25 Sep 25+148d | Listowel | Behans Horseshoe Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back of the pack - clipped the fence three out - pressed for effort into the straight but making no headway - hit hard at the final obstacle - well held at the finish | 9/17 | 1¾ | 11-9 | 117 | 83B | 116A | Alex Harvey | 14/1 |
| 30 Apr 25+26d | Punchestown | Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back of the field - lost touch with the pace and made no impression before the 2nd last | 17/25 | 3¼ | 11-7 | 119 | 67C | 107C | Dylan Kidd | 40/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+37d | Wexford | Wexford Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle Shared the front spot early - sat behind the pace-setter after the second before contesting command once more approaching the fourth last - hit that fence lightly - pushed along and lost the advantage into the straight - unable to find more and held on for sixth | 6/11 | 6 | 11-9 | — | 90A | 111A | Alex Harvey | 5/1 |
| 26 Feb 25+99d | Wetherby | RacingTV 100% Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Up with the front group - moved to 2nd at the 4th - made no inroads on the winner before 3 out and dropped back to 3rd before the following fence | 3/5 | 2 | 11-9 | — | 92C | 107B | Ben Harvey | 5/4 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Nov 24+22d | Carlisle | My Pension Expert: Your Trusted Advisers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Set the pace from the off - drifted right at points early - scrappy over the third-last - driven out before the final fence - stayed on to score in command | 1/11 | 11-1 | — | 117A | 130A | Ben Harvey | 5/6F | |
| 28 Oct 24+33d | Wexford | Thank You To All Our Sponsors & Supporters In 2024 (C & G) (Pro/Am) Flat Race Settled 3rd early - moved into 2nd past halfway - made ground into contention 4f out - edged to the front approaching 2f out - pulled clear last furlong to hold on | 1/6 | 11-7 | — | — | 75C | Mr J Kidd | 9/1 | |
| 25 Sep 24 | Listowel | Listowel Vintners Association Flat Race Sat close to the front pack - pressed for effort with 4f left then dropped back inside the final 3f - stayed on at an even gallop to finish sixth | 6/12 | hd | 11-7 | — | 87A | 104A | Mr J Kidd | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ira Hayes won?
- Ira Hayes (IRE) won 3 of 17 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 17.6%. Placed 6 times in total (35.3% of starts).
- Who trains Ira Hayes?
- Ira Hayes (IRE) is trained by John McConnell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 September 2026.
- Who is Ira Hayes's sire?
- Ira Hayes (IRE) is by Mahler (GB) out of Dangan Dawn (IRE), whose sire is Presenting.
- What going does Ira Hayes prefer?
- Ira Hayes (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ira Hayes's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 112, from the run on 26 September 2026. The highest on record is 119.
- What is Ira Hayes's sire's record?
- Mahler (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,877 runs since Sep 2014 (787 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
- Who are Ira Hayes's siblings?
- Out of Dangan Dawn (IRE), Ira Hayes (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.