Horse profile
Irish Invader (IRE)
9yo gelding (at last run, Feb 2010) · Last trainer W P Mullins · Last owner Sackcloth Ashes Syndicate
by Bob Back (USA) out of Idealist (GB) (Busted)
30 runs · 14 courses · from Jan 2006
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 20 Feb 2010 — 6,093 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Feb 2010
7 wins · 5 courses
Last raced off OR 148
KTB Profile
Irish Invader (IRE) is 7 from 30, including a Grade 3 win. The biggest win we hold: the Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at Thurles (Jan 2009). Hasn't won since Feb 2009. Last raced off a career-high mark of 148.
Based on 30 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 7–30Wins / Runs
- 23.3%Strike rate
- 18 (60%)Placed
- −8.20£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 1.26Fair A/E n=30 · 0.96 incl. margin
- 148Highest OR
- 52dAvg 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 rating148At career-high mark
148
107–148
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Bob Back (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 268 | 37 | 13.8% | +2 | — |
| Good | 976 | 100 | 10.2% | −1.6 | 2 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 572 | 58 | 10.1% | −1.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,066 | 130 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 3 from 8 |
| Heavy | 794 | 106 | 13.4% | +1.6 | 2 from 11 |
| Standard (AW) | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −8.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 863 | 110 | 12.7% | +0.9 | 3 from 9 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,319 | 166 | 12.6% | +0.8 | 3 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,199 | 133 | 11.1% | −0.7 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 300 | 29 | 9.7% | −2.1 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Idealist (GB) (Busted)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Good Old Days (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m3f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Good Old Days (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Old Days (IRE) | 53 | 5 | 2m–2m3f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 11 | 2 | 18% | −5.50 |
| Soft | 8 | 3 | 38% | +2.50 |
| Good | 7 | 2 | 29% | −1.20 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.50 |
| Punchestown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.20 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 3 | 23% | −2.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 3 | 33% | +0.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.20 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Walsh | 14 | 3 | 21% | −4.50 |
| Paul Townend | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.75 |
| D J Casey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Davy Condon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ms K Walsh | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| P A Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Mr R J Kiely | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 29 | 7 | 24% | −7.20 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.00 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 33% | +2.25 |
| 2007 | 13 | 1 | 8% | −11.20 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.25 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 17 | 5 | 29% | +0.25 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.20 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 20 Feb 10+322d | Fairyhouse | At The Races Bobbyjo Chase (grade 2) | F/8 | — | 11-6 | 148 | — | Paul Townend | 7/1 |
| 2009 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 04 Apr 09+37d | Aintree | John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 | 11/40 | 4½ | 10-9 | 143 | 106C | Paul Townend | 16/1 |
| 26 Feb 09+44d | Thurles | Cashel Chase | 1/5 | 11-4 | 143 | 132B | Paul Townend | 9/4 | |
| 13 Jan 09+18d | Thurles | Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (grade 3) | 1/5 | 11-10 | 139 | 141B | R Walsh | 7/4 | |
| 2008 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 26 Dec 08+26d | Leopardstown | Paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Chase (0-140) | 1/9 | 11-4 | 132 | 135A | Paul Townend | 7/2 | |
| 30 Nov 08+15d | Fairyhouse | Caffrey's Of Batterstown Handicap Chase ( 0-140) | 3/16 | 7 | 11-4 | 132 | 131A | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 15 Nov 08+27d | Punchestown | Event Centre Handicap Chase (0-140) | 2/11 | 5 | 11-1 | 129 | 139A | P A Carberry | 7/1 |
| 19 Oct 08+32d | Cork | Alchemy Properties Handicap Chase | 3/10 | 5½ | 11-1 | 128 | 133A | D J Casey | 11/2 |
| 17 Sep 08+49d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase | F/18 | — | 9-12 | 128 | — | Davy Condon | 14/1 |
| 30 Jul 08+16d | Galway | William Hill Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) | 10/22 | 4 | 9-10 | 112 | 102C | Davy Condon | 12/1 |
| 14 Jul 08+81d | Killarney | Gleneagle Summer Cabaret Chase | 2/5 | 3 | 10-13 | 139 | 119B | R Walsh | 2/1F |
| 24 Apr 08+16d | Punchestown | One 51 Handicap Chase (0-140) | 1/13 | 10-3 | 107 | 118A | R Walsh | 3/1F | |
| 08 Apr 08+173d | Fairyhouse | Swords Beginners Chase | 1/16 | 11-12 | 110 | 134A | R Walsh | 7/4F | |
| 2007 · 13 runs | |||||||||
| 18 Oct 07+25d | Punchestown | Go Racing In Kildare Beginners Chase | 4/10 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 109 | 116C | R Walsh | 7/2 |
| 23 Sep 07+30d | Listowel | Cheestrings Beginners Chase | 3/16 | 5 | 11-12 | — | 128C | R Walsh | 11/2 |
| 24 Aug 07+33d | Kilbeggan | Hackett Bookmakers Beginners Chase | 6/14 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 99C | R Walsh | 9/4F |
| 22 Jul 07+10d | Tipperary | Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort Hurdle | 3/14 | 30 | 11-10 | 117 | 95C | R Walsh | 9/4 |
| 12 Jul 07+17d | Fairyhouse | Naul Beginners Chase | 4/18 | nk | 11-12 | — | 118C | R Walsh | 11/4 |
| 25 Jun 07+17d | Kilbeggan | T & V Novice Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-5 | 112 | 109C | Denis O'Regan | 4/5F | |
| 08 Jun 07+25d | Wexford | Hilary Murphy Travel Novice Hurdle | 2/8 | 3½ | 11-0 | 117 | 125C | R Walsh | 8/11F |
| 14 May 07+67d | Killarney | McSweeney Arms (C&G) Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | shd | 11-12 | 112 | 137C | R Walsh | 7/4F |
| 08 Mar 07+12d | Thurles | Thurles Racecourse Maiden Hurdle | 3/18 | 1 | 11-12 | 112 | 129C | R Walsh | 9/4J |
| 24 Feb 07+10d | Fairyhouse | INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle | 6/18 | ½ | 10-6 | 112 | 108C | Mr R J Kiely | 12/1 |
| 14 Feb 07+25d | Fairyhouse | Advanced Hospitality Bookings M'dn H'dle | 3/15 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 129C | R Walsh | 11/8F |
| 20 Jan 07+19d | Naas | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 4/24 | 2½ | 11-12 | — | 117C | Davy Condon | 7/1 |
| 01 Jan 07+22d | Fairyhouse | eventsmarketsireland.com Maiden Hurdle | 3/14 | nk | 11-12 | — | 119C | D J Casey | 7/2 |
| 2006 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Dec 06+227d | Punchestown | Benson Burger Express Maiden Hurdle | 5/22 | 3½ | 11-12 | — | 114C | R Walsh | 6/1 |
| 27 Apr 06+32d | Punchestown | Kildare Traders/Clairefontaine (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | 16/21 | 12 | 11-8 | — | 92C | Ms K Walsh | 13/2 |
| 26 Mar 06+84d | Curragh | Rockview (q.r.) Inh Flat Race | 9/11 | 9 | 11-4 | — | 105C | Ms K Walsh | 5/1 |
| 01 Jan 06 | Fairyhouse | Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race | 1/14 | 11-5 | — | 131C | Ms K Walsh | 7/4F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Irish Invader won?
- Irish Invader (IRE) won 7 of 30 archived starts between 2006 and 2010, a strike rate of 23.3%. Placed 18 times in total (60% of starts).
- Who trained Irish Invader?
- Irish Invader (IRE) was trained by W P Mullins on the most recent run on record, at Fairyhouse on 20 February 2010.
- Who is Irish Invader's sire?
- Irish Invader (IRE) is by Bob Back (USA) out of Idealist (GB), whose sire is Busted.
- What going does Irish Invader prefer?
- Irish Invader (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Irish Invader's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 148, from the run on 20 February 2010. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Irish Invader's sire's record?
- Bob Back (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,724 runs since Jan 2008 (338 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Irish Invader's siblings?
- Out of Idealist (GB), Irish Invader (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Good Old Days (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Good Old Days (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m3f. As at Oct 2026.