It's Never Simple (IRE)
It's Never Simple is 2 from 11 on turf, with both wins in handicaps. He gained his latest success at Punchestown in Nov 2025 when taking the Matchbook Best Odds On Horse Racing Handicap Hurdle over 2m1f – 2m4f on heavy ground off an official rating of 89, having earlier won the Kepak Handicap Chase at Roscommon over 2m5f – 3m on soft in Aug 2025. The gelding, by Vadamos out of a Suave Dancer mare, has raced six times at 1m5f – 2m without success. He last ran at Punchestown in Nov 2025.
- 2–11Wins / Runs
- 18.2%Strike rate
- 3 (27.3%)Placed
- +23.00£1 level staken=11 at SP
- 3.86Fair A/E n=11 · 2.88 incl. margin
- 94Highest OR
- 108dAvg 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 108
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 93B | 71.5 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 114C | 44 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 108B | 90.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 73C | 62 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 108B | 93 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Of 11 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 9 figures from 11 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 3 analysed runs
- Held up 3 (100%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,081 runs since Jan 2008 (217 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.2% from 155.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 135 | 15 | 11.1% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 555 | 53 | 9.5% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 339 | 38 | 11.2% | +1.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 471 | 44 | 9.3% | −0.3 | 1 from 4 |
| Heavy | 155 | 8 | 5.2% | −4.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 425 | 42 | 9.9% | +0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 67 | 8 | 11.9% | +2.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 330 | 32 | 9.7% | +0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 385 | 34 | 8.8% | −0.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 273 | 22 | 8.1% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 619 | 60 | 9.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 353 | 35 | 9.9% | +0.3 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 51 | 9 | 17.6% | +8 | 1 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.6 | 0 from 1 |
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
10 siblings in the archive, 8 winners — best of them Third Intention (IRE) (8 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m4½f; the highest grade won is Grade 2 (Third Intention (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Intention (IRE) | 55 | 8 | 1m4½f–2m4½f | Grade 2 |
| Orgilgo Bay (IRE) | 36 | 4 | 1m6f–2m2f | Class 1 |
| Ajman King (IRE) | 7 | 4 | 1m2f | Class 2 |
| Theola (IRE) | 14 | 4 | 2m–2m2f | Class 2 |
| Hollywood Ken (IRE) | 27 | 2 | 2m–2m1½f | Class 4 |
| Thalara (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 1m–1m1½f | Listed |
| Miss Tapley (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m | — |
| Third Avenue (IRE) | 28 | 1 | 1m6½f | — |
| Jo Binney (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| My Pension (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 3 | 1 | 33% | +14.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 1 | 100% | +16.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | +14.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1 | 1 | 100% | +16.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Doyle | 6 | 2 | 33% | +28.00 |
| Conor Brassil | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gavin Brouder | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Smithers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 2 | 67% | +31.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +28.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | +9.00 |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 33% | +14.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 25+76d | Punchestown | Matchbook Best Odds On Horse Racing Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat behind pace early - moved up to 2nd by 5th - went in front before 6th - lost lead after 4 out - dropped to 3rd - regained 2nd approaching 3 out - hit front soon after - shook off rival before last - strode away unchallenged on run-in - stayed on strongly - won going away | 1/21 | 11-3 | 89 | 114C | 125A | Ricky Doyle | 16/1 | |
| 29 Aug 25+24d | Wexford | Racing Again October 26th & 27th Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled in the pack - lost touch in 8th three out - gave way and pulled up before two out | PU/16 | — | 11-8 | 94 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 11/2 |
| 05 Aug 25+35d | Roscommon | Kepak Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled in the pack - 7th at halfway - made progress before 3 out - jumped awkwardly 2 out - driven along after that error - up into 4th before the last - finished full of running to score right on the post | 1/16 | 11-3 | 89 | 93B | 115A | Ricky Doyle | 16/1 | |
| 01 Jul 25+24d | Tipperary | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (Div 1) Held up at the back - nudged into contention 5 out - into 8th and driven after 3 out - unable to quicken and finished on one level through the last two furlongs | 8/13 | 23 | 10-6 | 90 | 80C | 86C | Gavin Brouder | 11/2 |
| 07 Jun 25+90d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes 'Gaffer Of All Accas' Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Sat close behind front group early - 4th at halfway - urged into 3rd after 2 out but found little - eased back to 4th near last and stayed on same gear to finish | 4/19 | 5½ | 10-11 | 90 | 108B | 106A | Peter Smithers | 6/1 |
| 09 Mar 25+339d | Naas | Bar One Racing 'Price Boosts On The Favourite In Every Race At Cheltenham' Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled midpack early - improved slightly before stumbling two out - into 7th but unable to threaten leaders and found nothing close home | 8/19 | shd | 11-5 | 91 | 62B | 106A | Ricky Doyle | 22/1 |
| 04 Apr 24+39d | Naas | Owners Insurance Included In AIRO Membership Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 22/25 | ¾ | 11-7 | 93 | 44C | 83C | Conor Brassil | 28/1 |
| 25 Feb 24+110d | Naas | Naas Racecourse Business Club Maiden Hurdle | 13/25 | ¾ | 11-12 | — | 63C | 97C | Mark Walsh | 100/1 |
| 07 Nov 23+296d | Fairyhouse | Winter Festival 2nd & 3rd December Maiden Hurdle | 9/14 | 2½ | 10-13 | — | — | 91C | Conor Brassil | 150/1 |
| 15 Jan 23+43d | Punchestown | Seamus & Annie Hughes Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 14/22 | nk | 11-12 | — | 31C | 97C | Ricky Doyle | 125/1 |
| 03 Dec 22 | Fairyhouse | Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 13/18 | 12 | 11-12 | — | 73C | 102C | Ricky Doyle | 40/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has It's Never Simple (IRE) won?
- It's Never Simple (IRE) won 2 of 11 archived starts between 2022 and 2025, a strike rate of 18.2%. Placed 3 times in total (27.3% of starts).
- Who trains It's Never Simple (IRE)?
- It's Never Simple (IRE) is trained by Martin Brassil, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 13 November 2025.
- Who is It's Never Simple (IRE)'s sire?
- It's Never Simple (IRE) is by Vadamos (FR) out of Third Dimension (FR), whose sire is Suave Dancer.
- What going does It's Never Simple (IRE) prefer?
- It's Never Simple (IRE) has the best record on heavy 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 It's Never Simple (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 89, from the run on 13 November 2025. The highest on record is 94.
- What is It's Never Simple (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Vadamos (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.6% of 2,081 runs since Jan 2008 (217 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.2% from 155.
- Who are It's Never Simple (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Third Dimension (FR), It's Never Simple (IRE) has 10 other produce in our archive, 8 of them winners. Most wins: Third Intention (IRE) (8). Highest grade won: Grade 2 (Third Intention (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–2m4½f. As at Oct 2026.