Knockbrack Rambler (IRE)
Knockbrack Rambler is 3 from 22 on turf with all wins at 2m1f – 2m4f. He won the John B Keane Beginners Chase at Listowel in Jun 2026 on soft ground off an official rating of 87, having previously taken a heavy-ground handicap hurdle at Cork in Mar 2024 and a soft-ground handicap hurdle at Limerick in Dec 2024. Typically held up, he was ridden with patience in four of seven analysed runs. His last run, at Listowel in Jun 2026, was his first for Brendan Maurice Walsh.
- 3–22Wins / Runs
- 13.6%Strike rate
- 4 (18.2%)Placed
- +9.00£1 level staken=22 at SP
- 2.43Fair A/E n=22 · 1.89 incl. margin
- 102Highest OR
- 45dAvg 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 101
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 8 | 76B | 59 | 2 runs · 64 / 59.5 |
| Soft | 7 | 103B | 66 | 3 runs · 86 / 50 |
| Good | 3 | 76C | 72 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 101B | 66 | 4 runs · 86 / 57 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 55C | 21 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 103B | 86.5 | — |
Of 22 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: did not complete (3) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 22 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 11 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Mid-division 6 (55%) · 1 win
- Held up 3 (27%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (9%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,201 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 | 765 | 79 | 10.3% | +2.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 523 | 38 | 7.3% | −0.9 | — |
| Soft | 636 | 44 | 6.9% | −1.3 | 2 from 8 |
| Heavy | 241 | 11 | 4.6% | −3.6 | 1 from 11 |
| 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 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 839 | 74 | 8.8% | +0.6 | 3 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 584 | 56 | 9.6% | +1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 138 | 13 | 9.4% | +1.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Raddon Top (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m5½f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Raddon Top (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raddon Top (IRE) | 23 | 4 | 2m5½f–3m | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 11 | 1 | 9% | +2.00 |
| Soft | 8 | 2 | 25% | +10.00 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Listowel | 3 | 1 | 33% | +10.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 50% | +11.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 3 | 21% | +17.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr C J Shine | 6 | 2 | 33% | +12.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Phillip Enright | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| A P Heskin | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ryan Treacy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| E Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +8.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +10.00 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 16 | 2 | 13% | +2.00 |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
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 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Jun 26+46d | Listowel | John B. Keane Beginners Chase Shared front spot then went clear after 5th - asked for effort before final two furlongs and stayed on strongly up the run-in - edge narrowed near the line but held on | 1/6 | 11-12 | 87 | 50A | 112B | Phillip Enright | 12/1 | |
| 16 Apr 26+16d | Limerick | Professor Maria Hinfelaar Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Tracked the pack early - 6th at halfway - clipped the rail twice at 5 and 4 out - dropped back through the field - pulled up before the last | PU/13 | — | 11-5 | 91 | — | — | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 |
| 31 Mar 26+14d | Limerick | Vision Contracting Handicap Chase Held a midfield spot early - stumbled at the opening fence and again heading into the fifth from home - urged into effort in 7th from three out with nothing more to give - clipped the second-last and finished at an unchanged tempo down the run-in | 8/11 | 2¾ | 10-7 | 90 | 86C | 88C | Danny Gilligan | 9/1 |
| 17 Mar 26+68d | Wexford | Botanica International Handicap Chase (0-100) Settled around midfield - improved into 5th before three out then pressed on despite urging - unable to close on the front group - finished well held | 5/16 | 2 | 11-7 | 92 | 30B | 107A | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 |
| 08 Jan 26+13d | Clonmel | Jossestown Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - 6th at the midpoint - slipped backward before 3 out - lost touch with the field and finished well behind | 8/9 | 24 | 10-12 | 94 | 55C | 84C | Phillip Enright | 40/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+24d | Limerick | BRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase Flat-footed at the start and soon adrift of the field - untidy over the early fences - mistake and pecked at the 7th - another error 4 out - dropped right out and pulled up before 2 out | PU/14 | — | 10-12 | 96 | — | — | Ryan Treacy | 50/1 |
| 02 Dec 25+185d | Clonmel | Next Race Meeting January 8th Novice Handicap Chase Held up early - still back in 12th after 6th then lost touch after 3 out - dropped away before 2 out to finish tenth | 10/12 | 12 | 10-7 | 98 | 64C | 86C | Phillip Enright | 25/1 |
| 31 May 25+50d | Listowel | John Thomas McNamara Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up early - improved slightly after three out - faded before two out | 11/18 | 4½ | 11-6 | 99 | 76C | 92C | Mr C J Shine | 25/1 |
| 11 Apr 25+34d | Ballinrobe | Lodge At Ashford Castle Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - pulling hard early - clipped first fence - error 4 out - pushed along and faded from 2 out to finish well beaten | 12/12 | 4½ | 11-5 | 101 | 70C | 92C | Phillip Enright | 16/1 |
| 08 Mar 25+69d | Gowran Park | BoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Settled midpack early - stumbled at the 2nd but stayed close up - improved into contention before the 7th then blundered there - lost ground before 3 out - eased down and pulled up before 2 out | PU/16 | — | 10-11 | 102 | — | — | Mr C J Shine | 9/1 |
| 2024 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+26d | Limerick | RAYN Safety & Security Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled in the pack around 6th at halfway - hit one flat-footed 4 out then advanced into 3rd and edged to the front before 2 out - driven approaching the last and stayed on strongly to the finish | 1/18 | 10-13 | 94 | 101B | 111A | Mr C J Shine | 4/1 | |
| 03 Dec 24+185d | Clonmel | Kilsheelan Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Settled in the pack early - stumbled a touch 5th - moved forward into 6th 4 out - pushed along to chase the front pair before 2 out - stumbled again 2 out then couldn't find more in 2nd - clipped heels at the last but held on for second without gaining further ground | 2/15 | 7½ | 11-12 | 93 | 66B | 112A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 8/1 |
| 01 Jun 24+23d | Listowel | John Thomas McNamara Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 9/18 | 9½ | 11-7 | 95 | 72C | 95C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/1 |
| 09 May 24+20d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 8/16 | 3¾ | 11-1 | 96 | 103B | 97A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/1 |
| 19 Apr 24+29d | Limerick | Parade Ring Bar Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 6/10 | 7½ | 11-0 | 95 | 63A | 90A | Mr C J Shine | 4/1 |
| 21 Mar 24+35d | Cork | Racing Home For Easter Festival 30th March To 1st April Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 1/13 | 11-3 | 89 | 65B | 109A | Mr C J Shine | 12/1 | |
| 15 Feb 24+17d | Clonmel | Minorstown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 8/16 | 15 | 11-10 | 91 | — | 95C | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/1 |
| 29 Jan 24+33d | Punchestown | Book Your Festival Hospitality Now Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 4/14 | 11 | 11-12 | 92 | 76B | 109A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 14/1 |
| 2023 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 23+31d | Limerick | Roche's Feeds Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 8/16 | 2½ | 10-11 | 92 | 21B | 90A | Mr C J Shine | 50/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+15d | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 9/17 | 6 | 11-12 | — | 45C | 96C | A P Heskin | 250/1 |
| 11 Nov 23+20d | Gowran Park | Proficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle | 9/15 | 28 | 11-9 | — | 15C | 108C | E Walsh | 300/1 |
| 22 Oct 23 | Limerick | PWC (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 13/18 | 22 | 11-12 | — | -8C | 104C | A P Heskin | 150/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Knockbrack Rambler won?
- Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) won 3 of 22 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.6%. Placed 4 times in total (18.2% of starts).
- Who trains Knockbrack Rambler?
- Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) is trained by Brendan Maurice Walsh, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 June 2026.
- Who is Knockbrack Rambler's sire?
- Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) is by Leading Light (IRE) out of Knockbrack Vic (IRE), whose sire is Old Vic.
- What going does Knockbrack Rambler prefer?
- Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 8 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 Knockbrack Rambler's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 87, from the run on 1 June 2026. The highest on record is 102.
- What is Knockbrack Rambler's sire's record?
- Leading Light (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.2% of 2,201 runs since Jan 2008 (225 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 4.6% from 241.
- Who are Knockbrack Rambler's siblings?
- Out of Knockbrack Vic (IRE), Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Raddon Top (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Raddon Top (IRE)). The wins came over 2m5½f–3m. As at Oct 2026.