Horse profile
Knock On The Head (IRE)
by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Hilldalus (IRE) (Mandalus)
32 runs · 16 courses · from Dec 2006
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 17 Jun 2011 — 5,619 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jun 2011 · 9th of 10
3 wins · Gowran Park & Clonmel
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 121
KTB Profile
Knock On The Head (IRE) is 3 from 32. Hasn't won since Feb 2009. Last raced off 121, 10lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 32 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 3–32Wins / Runs
- 9.4%Strike rate
- 9 (28.1%)Placed
- −11.00£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 1.29Fair A/E n=32 · 0.96 incl. margin
- 131Highest OR
- 32dBetween runs (median)longest 270 d
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 rating121↓ 10lb off peak
121
95–131
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
Flemensfirth (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,287 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 38 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 522 | 50 | 9.6% | −2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 4,057 | 443 | 10.9% | −1 | 0 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 2,935 | 354 | 12.1% | +0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 5,876 | 751 | 12.8% | +0.9 | 1 from 10 |
| Heavy | 3,817 | 449 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 2 from 11 |
| Standard (AW) | 42 | 2 | 4.8% | −7.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −11.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 25 | 1 | 4% | −7.9 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,486 | 548 | 12.2% | +0.3 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,082 | 724 | 11.9% | 0 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5,260 | 623 | 11.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 13 |
| Over 3m | 1,432 | 153 | 10.7% | −1.2 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Hilldalus (IRE) (Mandalus)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Chico Time (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 3m1f–3m3½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Chico Time (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Time (IRE) | 40 | 4 | 3m1f–3m3½f | Class 4 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 11 | 2 | 18% | +0.00 |
| Soft | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.00 |
| Good | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park | 5 | 2 | 40% | +10.00 |
| Galway | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Killarney | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 2 | 18% | +4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 1 | 17% | +0.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walsh | 17 | 3 | 18% | +4.00 |
| D J Casey | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Robbie Moran | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| A P McCoy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr K E Power | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Alan Crowe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| D G Hogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| T G M Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 26 | 3 | 12% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +3.00 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +1.00 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 1 | 5% | −15.00 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +6.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 17 Jun 11+32d | Down Royal | www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase | 9/10 | 7 | 9-12 | 121 | 96C | D J Casey | 20/1 |
| 16 May 11+36d | Killarney | Mcsweeney Arms Hotel Handicap Chase | PU/11 | — | 10-2 | 122 | — | D J Casey | 12/1 |
| 10 Apr 11+167d | Tramore | Waterford & Tramore Directors Chase | 3/6 | 5½ | 11-4 | 125 | 110B | Alan Crowe | 20/1 |
| 2010 · 9 runs | |||||||||
| 25 Oct 10+24d | Galway | John Mulholland Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | PU/20 | — | 11-1 | 111 | — | D J Casey | 20/1 |
| 01 Oct 10+66d | Gowran Park | ITBA & Gain Horse Feeds Encourage Breeders To Go Racing Handicap Hurdle (Grade C) | 9/14 | 5½ | 9-13 | 112 | 107A | D J Casey | 16/1 |
| 27 Jul 10+9d | Galway | Latin Quarter Chase | 7/14 | 30 | 11-3 | 125 | 101C | Robbie Moran | 33/1 |
| 18 Jul 10+69d | Tipperary | www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase (0-130) | 8/14 | 10 | 11-12 | 128 | 115C | Robbie Moran | 20/1 |
| 10 May 10+16d | Killarney | Mcsweeney Arms Hotel Handicap Chase | PU/15 | — | 11-1 | 129 | — | Robbie Moran | 25/1 |
| 24 Apr 10+19d | Punchestown | Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-145) (Grade B) | 12/23 | 14 | 10-9 | 130 | 112C | Robbie Moran | 33/1 |
| 05 Apr 10+36d | Fairyhouse | Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A Handicap Chase) | F/26 | — | 10-3 | 130 | — | Mark Walsh | 25/1 |
| 28 Feb 10+22d | Leopardstown | Carrickmines Handicap Chase | 11/16 | 5½ | 10-12 | 130 | 101C | Mark Walsh | 25/1 |
| 06 Feb 10+143d | Naas | Naas Handicap Chase | 8/11 | 11 | 11-11 | 131 | 108C | Mark Walsh | 14/1 |
| 2009 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Sep 09+49d | Listowel | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase | 14/18 | 12 | 10-7 | 131 | 100C | Mark Walsh | 11/1 |
| 29 Jul 09+10d | Galway | William Hill Galway Plate (Handicap Chase ) | 2/20 | 8 | 10-4 | 126 | 126A | Mark Walsh | 9/1 |
| 19 Jul 09+79d | Tipperary (IRE) | Packie Downey Memorial Chase | 5/8 | 1 | 11-12 | 126 | 101B | Mark Walsh | 7/4 |
| 01 May 09+47d | Punchestown | Betfair Novice Handicap Chase | 3/12 | 7 | 10-3 | 123 | 123A | Mark Walsh | 12/1 |
| 15 Mar 09+29d | Navan | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Novice Handicap Chase Final (grade C) | 9/19 | 13 | 11-7 | 124 | 116C | Mark Walsh | 7/1 |
| 14 Feb 09+34d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase (0-123) | 1/13 | 11-2 | 110 | 124A | Mark Walsh | 4/1F | |
| 11 Jan 09+13d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase | 4/18 | 4½ | 11-12 | 110 | 111A | Mark Walsh | 12/1 |
| 2008 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 29 Dec 08+22d | Leopardstown | Centra Central Park Beginners Chase | 6/22 | 1¾ | 11-12 | 124 | 114A | Mark Walsh | 20/1 |
| 07 Dec 08+8d | Clonmel | Lisronagh (C&G) Beginners Chase | 6/15 | 9 | 11-9 | 124 | 101A | D G Hogan | 8/1 |
| 29 Nov 08+227d | Fairyhouse | Kildownet Group Beginners' Chase | 12/18 | 7 | 11-12 | 124 | 102C | T G M Ryan | 20/1 |
| 16 Apr 08+23d | Cheltenham | Mitie Handicap Hurdle | 3/14 | 8 | 10-8 | 124 | 118A | A P McCoy | 15/2 |
| 24 Mar 08+37d | Fairyhouse | McGarrell Reilly Homes Handicap Hurdle | 4/22 | 2 | 11-0 | 115 | 135A | Mark Walsh | 12/1 |
| 16 Feb 08+35d | Gowran Park | Thomas M.Byrne & Sons Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 1/20 | 10-11 | 107 | 121A | Mark Walsh | 9/1 | |
| 12 Jan 08+21d | Punchestown | Comhairle Laighean C.L.G. Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 2/20 | 4 | 11-0 | 102 | 128A | Mark Walsh | 8/1 |
| 2007 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 22 Dec 07+16d | Navan | Christmas Cracker Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 5/15 | 5 | 10-9 | 95 | 108C | Mark Walsh | 8/1 |
| 06 Dec 07+12d | Clonmel | Nire Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 1/18 | 11-1 | 102 | 126C | Mark Walsh | 5/1 | |
| 24 Nov 07+26d | Gowran Park | Porters Saddlery Maiden Hurdle | 9/20 | 13 | 11-9 | — | 89C | Mark Walsh | 14/1 |
| 29 Oct 07+270d | Galway | www.galwayraces.com Maiden Hurdle | 5/18 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 114C | A P McCoy | 7/1 |
| 01 Feb 07+48d | Thurles | Thurlesraces.ie Inh Flat Race | 3/18 | 2 | 11-11 | — | 120C | Mr K E Power | 7/1 |
| 2006 · 1 run | |||||||||
| 15 Dec 06 | Gowran Park | Duninga Gallops I.n.h. Flat Race | 4/14 | 12 | 11-7 | — | 114C | Mr K E Power | 2/1F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Knock On The Head won?
- Knock On The Head (IRE) won 3 of 32 archived starts between 2006 and 2011, a strike rate of 9.4%. Placed 9 times in total (28.1% of starts).
- Who trained Knock On The Head?
- Knock On The Head (IRE) was trained by A L T Moore on the most recent run on record, at Down Royal on 17 June 2011.
- Who is Knock On The Head's sire?
- Knock On The Head (IRE) is by Flemensfirth (USA) out of Hilldalus (IRE), whose sire is Mandalus.
- What going does Knock On The Head prefer?
- Knock On The Head (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 11 starts (18.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Knock On The Head's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 121, from the run on 17 June 2011. The highest on record is 131.
- What is Knock On The Head's sire's record?
- Flemensfirth (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.9% of 17,287 runs since Jan 2008 (1,595 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Knock On The Head's siblings?
- Out of Hilldalus (IRE), Knock On The Head (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Chico Time (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Chico Time (IRE)). The wins came over 3m1f–3m3½f. As at Nov 2026.