Horse profile
Kingston Kid (IRE)
by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Millys Gesture (IRE) (Milan)
30 runs · 18 courses · from Apr 2021
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won at Tramore
Last run 12 Apr 2026 · 5th of 14
Last raced off OR 79
KTB Profile
Kingston Kid won the John & Peter Queally Special Recognition Award Handicap Hurdle at Tramore in Dec 2021 on soft ground off an official rating of 90. The gelding has one win from 30 starts on turf all at 2m5f to 3m. He last ran in Apr 2026 when fifth of 14 in the Barry Murphy Racing Syndicate Handicap Hurdle at Ffos Las in Class 5 off an official rating of 79 which was 26lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 30 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 26lb off peak
- 1–30Wins / Runs
- 3.3%Strike rate
- 6 (20%)Placed
- −17.00£1 level staken=30 at SP
- 0.66Fair A/E n=30 · 0.52 incl. margin
- 105Highest OR
- 63dAvg 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 rating79↓ 26lb off peak
79
79–105
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 118B | 78 | — |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 113B | 86 | 3 runs · 106 / 86 |
| Heavy | 7 | 94B | 43 | — |
| Good | 4 | 90C | 65.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 118B | 83.5 | 3 runs · 106 / 86 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 66B | 43 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 80C | 56 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 113B | 91 | — |
Of 30 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 27 figures from 30 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 4 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Prominent 3 (75%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,647 runs since Apr 2019 (204 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.4% from 168.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 32 | 6 | 18.8% | +9.7 | — |
| Good | 551 | 59 | 10.7% | +1.6 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 412 | 38 | 9.2% | +0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 383 | 31 | 8.1% | −1 | 1 from 10 |
| Heavy | 168 | 9 | 5.4% | −3.7 | 0 from 7 |
| Standard (AW) | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | −2.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 41 | 3 | 7.3% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −6.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 99 | 6 | 6.1% | −3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 513 | 54 | 10.5% | +1.4 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 580 | 54 | 9.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 304 | 23 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 1 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 62 | 9 | 14.5% | +5.4 | 0 from 4 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2019 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Millys Gesture (IRE) (Milan)
7 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Coney Island (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–3m; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (Coney Island (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Island (IRE) | 16 | 4 | 2m–3m | Grade 1 |
| Barra Rua (IRE) | 10 | 2 | 2m–2m5f | — |
| Christmas Jumper (IRE) | 12 | 2 | 2m4f–2m4½f | — |
| Seaton Carew (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
| Give Me A Minute (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Courtmac Gesture (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Belper (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 10 | 1 | 10% | +3.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Heavy | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tramore | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ludlow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 1 | 6% | −3.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss M O'Sullivan | 7 | 1 | 14% | +6.00 |
| Tabitha Worsley | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Michael O'Sullivan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Hugh Morgan | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Jack G Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr C J Shine | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richie McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J C Canavan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 1 | 8% | +0.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 21 | 1 | 5% | −8.00 |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 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 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Apr 26+10d | Ffos Las | Barry Murphy Racing Syndicate Handicap Hurdle Tracked front group early - urged forward from 9th and squeezed for effort 3 out - couldn't land a blow and dropped away after 2 out | 5/14 | ½ | 10-7 | 79 | 106B | 91A | Tabitha Worsley | 40/1 |
| 02 Apr 26+35d | Chepstow | UB40 Live After Racing 24th July Handicap Hurdle Chased leaders early - pressed for effort and lost touch before 3 out - dropped away rapidly - well held at the finish | 5/9 | 26 | 10-7 | 82 | 86C | 76C | Tabitha Worsley | 50/1 |
| 26 Feb 26+475d | Ludlow | RacingTV Club Day Handicap Hurdle Prominent early - slipped towards the back before the 6th and fell away after the 7th - well held from before 3 out | 7/8 | 6 | 10-12 | 86 | 82C | 82C | Tabitha Worsley | 150/1 |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 08 Nov 24+165d | Fontwell | Nationwide Concreting Supporting The Wheel Inn Handicap Hurdle Struggled to find any rhythm early - held a spot in the pack - dropped away towards the rear before being eased and pulled up ahead of the 10th | PU/10 | — | 10-10 | 95 | — | — | Tabitha Worsley | 100/1 |
| 27 May 24+188d | Huntingdon | Charge Up Your Summer With Rhino.Bet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 4/6 | 42 | 11-7 | 100 | 90C | 88C | Tabitha Worsley | 16/1 |
| 2023 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Nov 23+59d | Limerick | Follow Us On Twitter At Limerick Races Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 9/13 | 11 | 11-10 | 95 | 9C | 88C | Jack G Gilligan | 9/1 |
| 23 Sep 23+40d | Listowel | John & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Chase | 6/8 | 13 | 10-5 | 95 | 85A | 80A | Mr C J Shine | 5/1 |
| 14 Aug 23+24d | Ballinrobe | C.J. Sheeran Ltd Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 6/16 | 1¼ | 11-8 | 96 | 85B | 114A | Michael O'Sullivan | 10/1 |
| 21 Jul 23+19d | Killarney | Lee Stand Handicap Chase (0-102) | F/15 | — | 11-7 | 95 | — | — | Michael O'Sullivan | 6/1 |
| 02 Jul 23+45d | Cartmel | Derian House Handicap Hurdle | 4/12 | ½ | 11-13 | 105 | 113B | 115B | Richie McLernon | 16/1 |
| 18 May 23+12d | Tipperary | Tipperary Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 7/16 | 2¼ | 11-3 | 97 | 102B | 101A | Jack G Gilligan | 11/1 |
| 06 May 23+19d | Cork | Racing Again May 17th Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 2/17 | 2½ | 11-7 | 95 | 91B | 117A | Jack G Gilligan | 22/1 |
| 17 Apr 23+25d | Tramore | Tramore Promenade Beginners Chase | 9/14 | ½ | 11-7 | 97 | 78C | 82C | Miss M O'Sullivan | 9/1 |
| 23 Mar 23+85d | Cork | Blackwater (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 3/9 | 5½ | 11-7 | 96 | 43A | 112A | Miss M O'Sullivan | 15/2 |
| 2022 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 22+22d | Limerick | D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 11/16 | ½ | 11-6 | 99 | 71C | 89C | Miss M O'Sullivan | 12/1 |
| 06 Dec 22+19d | Tramore | Doneraile Walk Beginners Chase | 6/12 | 6½ | 11-7 | 98 | 62B | 90A | Michael O'Sullivan | 11/2 |
| 17 Nov 22+69d | Clonmel | Prior Park Service Station Clonmel Handicap Chase (0-102) | 6/16 | 1¾ | 11-5 | 98 | 31B | 110A | Michael O'Sullivan | 9/1 |
| 09 Sep 22+181d | Ballinrobe | P&D Lydon Beginners Chase | 5/6 | 12 | 11-5 | — | 75A | 91B | Michael O'Sullivan | 25/1 |
| 12 Mar 22+23d | Gowran Park | Xenon Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 9/19 | 4¼ | 11-1 | 100 | 18C | 94C | Miss M O'Sullivan | 14/1 |
| 17 Feb 22+7d | Clonmel | Monksgrange Beginners Chase | 8/14 | 2¾ | 11-5 | — | 66B | 98A | Hugh Morgan | 150/1 |
| 10 Feb 22+24d | Thurles | BetVictor Beginners Chase | 9/10 | 22 | 11-7 | — | 56C | 100C | Hugh Morgan | 28/1 |
| 17 Jan 22+20d | Punchestown | Hollywoodbets Now Streaming UK And Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/22 | 3¼ | 11-6 | 99 | — | 120A | Miss M O'Sullivan | 10/1 |
| 2021 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 21+19d | Limerick | D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/18 | 1¼ | 11-3 | 96 | 94B | 105A | Miss M O'Sullivan | 6/1 |
| 09 Dec 21+23d | Tramore | John & Peter Queally Special Recognition Award Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 1/13 | 11-4 | 90 | 118B | 109A | Miss M O'Sullivan | 12/1 | |
| 16 Nov 21+35d | Limerick | Patrickswell Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 2/14 | 1¼ | 11-5 | 87 | 66B | 107A | Mr J C Canavan | 80/1 |
| 12 Oct 21+17d | Punchestown | Play Ladbrokes 5-A Side On Football Maiden Hurdle | 11/11 | 31 | 11-9 | — | 44C | 85C | Hugh Morgan | 66/1 |
| 25 Sep 21+128d | Listowel | John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 9/18 | ¾ | 11-6 | — | 56C | 88C | Hugh Morgan | 125/1 |
| 20 May 21+31d | Tipperary | Tipperary Town Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 11/14 | 4 | 10-11 | — | 12C | 86C | Shane Fitzgerald | 50/1 |
| 19 Apr 21+15d | Tramore | Newtown Maiden Hurdle | 9/13 | nk | 10-13 | — | 77B | 84A | Hugh Morgan | 22/1 |
| 04 Apr 21 | Fairyhouse | Tattersalls Ireland George Mernagh Memorial Sales Bumper | 6/12 | 12 | 10-13 | — | 80C | 98C | Mr Alan O'Sullivan | 100/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Kingston Kid won?
- Kingston Kid (IRE) won 1 of 30 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 3.3%. Placed 6 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trains Kingston Kid?
- Kingston Kid (IRE) is trained by Georgie Howell, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 April 2026.
- Who is Kingston Kid's sire?
- Kingston Kid (IRE) is by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Millys Gesture (IRE), whose sire is Milan.
- What going does Kingston Kid prefer?
- Kingston Kid (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 10 starts (10%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Kingston Kid's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 79, from the run on 12 April 2026. The highest on record is 105.
- What is Kingston Kid's sire's record?
- Kingston Hill (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,647 runs since Apr 2019 (204 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.4% from 168.
- Who are Kingston Kid's siblings?
- Out of Millys Gesture (IRE), Kingston Kid (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Coney Island (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (Coney Island (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Nov 2026.