Irish Blaze (IRE)
Irish Blaze is a gelding with three wins from 28 starts on turf, including successes in a maiden hurdle at Navan in Feb 2022, a handicap chase at Downpatrick in Aug 2023 and the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Rated Novice Chase at Down Royal in Jan 2024. All wins came over 1m5f – 2m or 2m1f – 2m4f, on going ranging from heavy to good. He has raced 14 times over 1m5f – 2m, winning twice. His last run, at Ayr in Mar 2026, was in a Class 4 handicap hurdle where he led. He last raced off OR 105, 30lb below his highest ever mark.
- 3–28Wins / Runs
- 10.7%Strike rate
- 8 (28.6%)Placed
- −4.50£1 level staken=28 at SP
- 1.04Fair A/E n=28 · 0.89 incl. margin
- 135Highest OR
- 55dAvg 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 105
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 117A | 72 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 152A | 84.5 | 2 runs · 100 / 88.5 |
| Heavy | 5 | 112A | 105 | — |
| Good | 3 | 105A | 97 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 117A | 77 | 2 runs · 100 / 88.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 112A | 92 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 152A | 128.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 28 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 28 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 5 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 3 (60%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (40%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 1,584 runs since Jan 2008 (172 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | +28.1 | — |
| Good | 488 | 47 | 9.6% | +1.3 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 328 | 26 | 7.9% | −0.4 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 533 | 42 | 7.9% | −0.4 | 1 from 11 |
| Heavy | 217 | 12 | 5.5% | −2.8 | 1 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −8.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +91.7 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 456 | 32 | 7% | −1.3 | 2 from 14 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 610 | 42 | 6.9% | −1.4 | 1 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 432 | 45 | 10.4% | +2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 85 | 11 | 12.9% | +4.6 | 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
6 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Lord Bryan (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 2m3f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Lord Bryan (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Bryan (IRE) | 59 | 8 | 2m3½f–3m | Class 3 |
| Our Cat (IRE) | 19 | 5 | 2m3f–2m5½f | Class 3 |
| Another Lord (IRE) | 20 | 4 | 2m3½f–3m | Class 4 |
| Racing Ace (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Arvicta (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Tiger Run (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 1 | 9% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Limerick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 1 | 33% | +7.00 |
| Ayr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.50 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 14 | 2 | 14% | +2.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 1 | 9% | −3.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Gainford | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| Carl Millar | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 3 | 1 | 33% | +7.00 |
| Danny McMenamin | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| E Walsh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Callum Bewley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ricky Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Davy Russell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 15 | 2 | 13% | −1.50 |
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −1.00 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −4.50 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 18 | 2 | 11% | −4.50 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.00 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 07 Mar 26+35d | Ayr | 3B Crane Hire Handicap Hurdle Sent forward early - fighting for control in front - clipped a fence 3rd and lost fluency again 4th - pressed for effort - overtaken 5th - slipped to rear 6th - eased and withdrawn from contest | PU/7 | — | 10-13 | 105 | — | — | Callum Bewley | 10/1 |
| 31 Jan 26+42d | Musselburgh | bet365 Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - pushed along after 3 out - soon lost touch to finish well beaten | 8/9 | 16 | 11-12 | 110 | 77C | 94C | Danny McMenamin | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 25+353d | Haydock | Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - never involved - well beaten in 7th | 7/9 | 7 | 11-0 | 116 | 100A | 100A | Danny McMenamin | 15/2 |
| 01 Jan 25+11d | Tramore | Jimmy Shanahan Memorial Handicap Hurdle Sat handy early - mid-pack at halfway - dropped away under pressure and pulled up before the following fence | PU/9 | — | 11-7 | 115 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 17/2 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 24+174d | Thurles | Wishing Everyone A Safe & Happy Christmas Handicap Hurdle Sat handy behind pace - up in 4th at halfway - still going well when stumbled and lost rider approaching the straight | UR/18 | — | 10-12 | 116 | — | — | Carl Millar | 20/1 |
| 30 Jun 24+21d | Cartmel | Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 6/10 | 1 | 11-4 | 133 | 105A | 121A | Jordan Gainford | 12/1 |
| 09 Jun 24+28d | Punchestown | Punchestown Handicap Chase | 4/13 | ¾ | 11-3 | 129 | 97B | 129A | E Walsh | 40/1 |
| 12 May 24+31d | Killarney | Tote Killarney National Handicap Chase | 11/15 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 130 | 75C | 107C | E Walsh | 33/1 |
| 11 Apr 24+53d | Aintree | Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | 12/15 | 6½ | 10-0 | 135 | 43C | 101C | Carl Millar | 18/1 |
| 18 Feb 24+26d | Punchestown | Concept Colours Rated Novice Chase | 3/5 | 3½ | 11-5 | 129 | 105C | 122B | Carl Millar | 9/1 |
| 23 Jan 24+28d | Down Royal | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Rated Novice Chase | 1/8 | 11-4 | 122 | 117A | 134A | Carl Millar | 5/1 | |
| 2023 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 23+38d | Limerick | O'Kelly Brothers Demolition Rated Novice Chase | 2/6 | 2¼ | 11-2 | 122 | 107A | 120B | Carl Millar | 15/2 |
| 18 Nov 23+8d | Navan | Hotel Park St. Johann In Tirol Austria Handicap Hurdle (80-130) | 11/20 | 2 | 10-11 | 118 | 76B | 100A | Carl Millar | 12/1 |
| 10 Nov 23+49d | Down Royal | Try Racing Tv For Free Now At Racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Chase | 3/9 | 4¾ | 11-4 | 122 | — | 122A | Carl Millar | 7/1 |
| 22 Sep 23+14d | Listowel | Southampton Goodwill Plate Handicap Chase | 4/12 | 1¼ | 11-0 | 122 | 107B | 117A | Jordan Gainford | 6/1 |
| 08 Sep 23+11d | Kilbeggan | Kilsaran Handicap Chase | 3/8 | 3¼ | 11-8 | 122 | 9A | 124A | Ricky Doyle | 5/1 |
| 28 Aug 23+17d | Downpatrick | A J C Group Handicap Chase | 1/9 | 12-1 | 117 | 77A | 134A | Jordan Gainford | 13/2 | |
| 11 Aug 23+124d | Wexford | Wexford Welcomes Racing TV Members Handicap Chase | 5/10 | hd | 11-10 | 117 | 69A | 125A | Danny Gilligan | 8/1 |
| 09 Apr 23+28d | Fairyhouse | Boylesports Novice Handicap Chase (grade B) | F/9 | — | 10-4 | 118 | — | — | Kevin Sexton | 14/1 |
| 12 Mar 23+7d | Limerick | Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Beginners Chase | 4/6 | 4½ | 11-12 | 118 | 72A | 118B | Conor McNamara | 2/1 |
| 05 Mar 23+15d | Leopardstown | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase | 2/6 | shd | 11-7 | 118 | 78A | 119C | Jordan Gainford | 2/1 |
| 18 Feb 23+25d | Gowran Park | Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase | UR/10 | — | 11-5 | 116 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 10/1 |
| 24 Jan 23+28d | Down Royal | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase | 2/5 | 8 | 11-4 | — | — | 131B | Jordan Gainford | 4/1 |
| 2022 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 22+44d | Limerick | Cargill Neomilk Calf Milk Replacer Rated Novice Chase | 4/8 | 3¾ | 11-5 | — | 112A | 117A | Jordan Gainford | 25/1 |
| 13 Nov 22+28d | Navan | Hotel Park St. Johann In Tirol Austria Handicap Hurdle | 22/23 | 3¼ | 11-10 | 121 | 17C | 103C | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 16 Oct 22+198d | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle | 4/7 | 13 | 11-10 | — | 152A | 112A | Jack Kennedy | 12/1 |
| 01 Apr 22+38d | Ayr | Quiz Clothing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/5 | 9½ | 11-8 | — | 92C | 102B | Davy Russell | 85/40 |
| 22 Feb 22 | Navan | P.S. Supplies Doors & Floors Maiden Hurdle | 1/25 | 11-12 | — | 94B | 140A | Jack Kennedy | 9/1 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Irish Blaze won?
- Irish Blaze (IRE) won 3 of 28 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 10.7%. Placed 8 times in total (28.6% of starts).
- Who trains Irish Blaze?
- Irish Blaze (IRE) is trained by Nicky Richards, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 7 March 2026.
- Who is Irish Blaze's sire?
- Irish Blaze (IRE) is by Imperial Monarch (IRE) out of Run Cat (IRE), whose sire is Lord Americo.
- What going does Irish Blaze prefer?
- Irish Blaze (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 Irish Blaze's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 105, from the run on 7 March 2026. The highest on record is 135.
- What is Irish Blaze's sire's record?
- Imperial Monarch (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.3% of 1,584 runs since Jan 2008 (172 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Irish Blaze's siblings?
- Out of Run Cat (IRE), Irish Blaze (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Lord Bryan (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Lord Bryan (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3f–3m. As at Oct 2026.