Horse profile
Kiln Time (IRE)
by Leading Light (IRE) out of Sweet Kiln (IRE) (Beneficial)
23 runs · 12 courses · from May 2021
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 18 Jul 2025 — 466 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2025 · 7th of 11
3 wins · Limerick, Naas & Wexford
Last raced off OR 81
KTB Profile
Kiln Time won three of 23 starts on turf between May 2021 and Jul 2025. All three wins came in handicaps, two of them over 2m5f – 3m at Limerick in May 2025 and Naas in Apr 2025. The gelding, who was aged 9 at his last run in Jul 2025, finished 7 of 11 in the Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase at Killarney that month. He was typically held up.
Based on 23 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 15lb off peak
- 3–23Wins / Runs
- 13%Strike rate
- 8 (34.8%)Placed
- +29.00£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 1.42Fair A/E n=23 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 96Highest OR
- 69dAvg 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 rating81↓ 15lb off peak
81
81–96
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 98
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 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 6 | 129B | 84.5 | — |
| Soft | 4 | 66C | 41.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 161B | 80 | — |
| Good | 3 | 98A | 84 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 28 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 161B | 95.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 52C | 32 | — |
| Over 3m | 2 | 84B | 80 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: did not complete (5) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 23 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 12 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 6 (50%) · 1 win
- Prominent 5 (42%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,203 runs since Jan 2008 (225 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 23 | 8 | 34.8% | +26.6 | — |
| Good | 767 | 79 | 10.3% | +2.1 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 523 | 38 | 7.3% | −0.9 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 636 | 44 | 6.9% | −1.3 | 0 from 6 |
| Heavy | 241 | 11 | 4.6% | −3.6 | 1 from 10 |
| Standard (AW) | 13 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 17 | 0 | 0% | −8.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 613 | 37 | 6% | −2.2 | 0 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 840 | 74 | 8.8% | +0.6 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 585 | 56 | 9.6% | +1.4 | 2 from 14 |
| Over 3m | 138 | 13 | 9.4% | +1.2 | 0 from 2 |
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
Sweet Kiln (IRE) (Beneficial)
4 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Rock Road (IRE) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Rock Road (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Road (IRE) | 32 | 5 | 2m–2m7f | Class 1 |
| Sweet Sting (IRE) | 37 | 4 | 2m4½f–3m | — |
| Aunt Alice (IRE) | 16 | 1 | 2m3½f | — |
| Wolfhill (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 2m6f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 10 | 1 | 10% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +37.00 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Wexford | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 1 | 100% | +40.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 2 | 14% | +33.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −1.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hayes | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Cian Quirke | 7 | 2 | 29% | +40.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Charlie O'Dwyer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 3 | 17% | +34.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 20% | +37.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 20 | 3 | 15% | +32.00 |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Jul 25+15d | Killarney | Europe Hotel And Resort Handicap Chase (0-100) (Div 2) Held a midfield spot early - drifted right at the opener before moving up into third by the turnaround - asked for effort approaching three out - found nothing more and dropped away from two out home | 7/11 | 4½ | 10-9 | 81 | 66C | 80C | Cian Quirke | 9/2 |
| 03 Jul 25+35d | Tipperary | Cappawhite CE Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - unable to build any momentum through the contest - well held at the finish | 10/16 | 1 | 11-5 | 91 | 80B | 99A | Cian Quirke | 12/1 |
| 29 May 25+12d | Limerick | Frankie Dunworth Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - given a squeeze to close 3f out - made ground into contention 2f out - powered clear after the last - hit the front close home to score | 1/11 | 10-11 | 86 | 98A | 111A | Cian Quirke | 5/1 | |
| 17 May 25+7d | Wexford | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Chase Handy behind front group early - dropped to 9th soon after three out - driven to make ground before two out - finished strongly to snatch 4th near the line | 4/13 | ¾ | 9-11 | 81 | 84B | 96A | Cian Quirke | 4/1F |
| 10 May 25+37d | Cork | Dine In Our Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held a forward spot early - dropped to 9th before rallying to close on the pack 3 out - hit the second-last awkwardly - couldn't threaten the front group in 4th at the last - stayed on steadily to finish third | 3/16 | 11 | 10-11 | 86 | 71B | 100A | Cian Quirke | 6/1 |
| 03 Apr 25+17d | Naas | Sean Graham Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled just behind the front pack - urged forward in 5th two out - moved into 4th at the last as one departed - strong late progress to hit the front inside the final furlong - held on to prevail under pressure | 1/17 | 10-6 | 81 | 161B | 104A | Cian Quirke | 40/1 | |
| 17 Mar 25+9d | Wexford | Racing Again Friday 4th April Handicap Chase (0-100) Held up at the back throughout - lost touch approaching 4 out - dropped out and pulled up before 2 out | PU/11 | — | 10-13 | 83 | — | — | Sean Flanagan | 16/1 |
| 08 Mar 25+12d | Gowran Park | BoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Settled just behind the pace early - improved to challenge before edging in front briefly approaching 3 out - overtaken there - dropped away steadily before 2 out and beaten a long way | 9/16 | 4¼ | 10-0 | 87 | 32C | 84C | Cian Quirke | 28/1 |
| 24 Feb 25+54d | Punchestown | Festival 2025 Group Tickets From 27 Euros Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Held up at the back - made no impression - well held throughout - finished 12th | 12/15 | 25 | 11-4 | 90 | 27C | 92C | Brian Hayes | 22/1 |
| 01 Jan 25+29d | Tramore | Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards back of field - pushed along and made progress after 3 out - then found nothing more and pulled up before 2 out | PU/15 | — | 11-11 | 92 | — | — | Brian Hayes | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Dec 24+99d | Clonmel | Kilsheelan Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Handy early - fourth at halfway - pressed for effort with nothing left 3 out - dropped away to finish last | 15/15 | 27 | 11-13 | 94 | 26C | 88C | Brian Hayes | 12/1 |
| 26 Aug 24+187d | Ballinrobe | On-Course Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Held up towards the back - 12th at halfway - made no headway and was withdrawn before the second-last | PU/15 | — | 12-0 | 95 | — | — | Brian Hayes | 7/1 |
| 21 Feb 24+22d | Punchestown | Book Your Group Deal Today Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 7/10 | 2¾ | 11-3 | 96 | 76B | 100A | Brian Hayes | 11/2 |
| 30 Jan 24+29d | Limerick | Become A Member At Limerick Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/9 | 12 | 11-3 | 96 | 129B | 110B | Charlie O'Dwyer | 16/5 |
| 01 Jan 24+16d | Tramore | Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | PU/10 | — | 11-8 | 96 | — | — | Brian Hayes | 3/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 23+4d | Fairyhouse | Tote Always SP Or Better At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle | 2/12 | hd | 10-11 | 94 | 93A | 112A | Brian Hayes | 10/3F |
| 12 Dec 23+14d | Punchestown | William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 5/22 | shd | 11-6 | 94 | 102B | 111A | Brian Hayes | 6/1 |
| 28 Nov 23+11d | Tramore | 2024 Group Package Deals Online Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 2/16 | ¾ | 11-11 | 92 | — | 119A | Brian Hayes | 11/2 |
| 17 Nov 23+10d | Wexford | Kehoe Farming Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 1/10 | 11-5 | 86 | 51A | 112A | Brian Hayes | 4/1 | |
| 07 Nov 23+890d | Fairyhouse | Sign Up To Gavinlynchracing.com Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 2/15 | 7½ | 11-7 | 85 | — | 109A | Brian Hayes | 25/1 |
| 2021 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 31 May 21+2d | Punchestown | Longhouse Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 17/18 | 12 | 12-0 | — | 52C | 96C | Brian Hayes | 125/1 |
| 29 May 21+8d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 12/23 | ½ | 11-9 | — | 51C | 95C | James O'Sullivan | 125/1 |
| 21 May 21 | Wexford | Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Hurdle | PU/7 | — | 11-2 | — | — | — | Phillip Enright | 25/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Kiln Time won?
- Kiln Time (IRE) won 3 of 23 archived starts between 2021 and 2025, a strike rate of 13%. Placed 8 times in total (34.8% of starts).
- Who trained Kiln Time?
- Kiln Time (IRE) was trained by David Harry Kelly on the most recent run on record, at Killarney on 18 July 2025.
- Who is Kiln Time's sire?
- Kiln Time (IRE) is by Leading Light (IRE) out of Sweet Kiln (IRE), whose sire is Beneficial.
- What going does Kiln Time prefer?
- Kiln Time (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Kiln Time's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 81, from the run on 18 July 2025. The highest on record is 96.
- What is Kiln Time's sire's record?
- Leading Light (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,203 runs since Jan 2008 (225 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
- Who are Kiln Time's siblings?
- Out of Sweet Kiln (IRE), Kiln Time (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Rock Road (IRE) (5). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Rock Road (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Oct 2026.