Know The Game (IRE)
Know The Game won the Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase at Naas in Dec 2022 off an official rating of 93 on soft ground over 1m5f to 2m. The gelding, who raced 23 times on turf, has one win and six places from his career and reached a highest ever mark of 106. He last ran at Hexham in Dec 2024 in a Class 4 handicap chase off 105.
- 1–23Wins / Runs
- 4.3%Strike rate
- 6 (26.1%)Placed
- −19.50£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 0.57Fair A/E n=23 · 0.45 incl. margin
- 106Highest OR
- 66dAvg 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 124
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 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 89B | 66 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 124B | 49 | — |
| Good | 2 | 76B | 69.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 82B | 57 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 9 | 124B | 63 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 89B | 66 | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (4) · did not complete (2) · 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,788 runs since Jan 2008 (399 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 45 | 11 | 24.4% | +12.6 | — |
| Good | 1,013 | 130 | 12.8% | +1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 698 | 87 | 12.5% | +0.7 | 0 from 2 |
| Soft | 1,367 | 143 | 10.5% | −1.3 | 1 from 14 |
| Heavy | 620 | 71 | 11.5% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 39 | 1 | 2.6% | −9.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 65 | 15 | 23.1% | +11.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,203 | 147 | 12.2% | +0.4 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,654 | 186 | 11.2% | −0.6 | 0 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 690 | 73 | 10.6% | −1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 151 | 22 | 14.6% | +2.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Peace Party (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Party (IRE) | 41 | 2 | 2m | — |
| In The Balance (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Pin Point Parity (IRE) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 1 | 7% | −10.50 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tramore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 1 | 8% | −8.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Donoghue | 11 | 1 | 9% | −7.50 |
| L P Dempsey | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Joshua Thompson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Patrick M O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Peter Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Deegan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 17 | 1 | 6% | −13.50 |
| Tongue tie | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 8% | −9.50 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 24+39d | Hexham | 'Event Of Sivola' Ursa Major Legend Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - jumped poorly early and again 5th - eased and pulled up soon after | PU/14 | — | 11-2 | 105 | — | — | Joshua Thompson | 150/1 |
| 02 Nov 24+153d | Wetherby | 6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace towards the back - error at the 6th then lost touch approaching 3 out - well beaten at the finish | 6/6 | 21 | 11-0 | 100 | 63C | 91C | Brian Hughes | 50/1 |
| 02 Jun 24+24d | Kilbeggan | Midlands National Day Friday 12th July Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 7/14 | 3¾ | 11-9 | 97 | 76B | 93A | Keith Donoghue | 12/1 |
| 09 May 24+20d | Tipperary | Porter House Handicap Chase | 12/14 | 15 | 11-11 | 106 | 61C | 85C | Donagh Meyler | 9/2 |
| 19 Apr 24+18d | Limerick | Limerick Races On Facebook Handicap Chase | 2/8 | 1½ | 11-4 | 103 | 49A | 117B | Donagh Meyler | 9/2 |
| 01 Apr 24+266d | Fairyhouse | Farmhouse Foods Novice Handicap Hurdle | 6/18 | 2½ | 9-7 | 97 | 124B | 107A | Patrick M O'Brien | 40/1 |
| 10 Jul 23+67d | Roscommon | Re/Max Team Earley Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 15/15 | 39 | 11-12 | 99 | 32C | 87C | Peter Carberry | 9/1 |
| 04 May 23+18d | Tipperary | Tipperary Racecourse Handicap Chase | 4/13 | 7½ | 11-12 | 106 | 82B | 113A | Keith Donoghue | 5/1 |
| 16 Apr 23+27d | Tramore | Lismore Handicap Chase (0-109) | 2/13 | nse | 11-8 | 102 | 81B | 125A | Keith Donoghue | 13/2 |
| 20 Mar 23+51d | Navan | Kilberry Handicap Chase | F/11 | — | 10-9 | 102 | — | — | Ben Harvey | 9/2 |
| 28 Jan 23+33d | Fairyhouse | Jump Into January Handicap Chase | 4/10 | 11 | 10-5 | 102 | 85A | 107A | L P Dempsey | 4/1J |
| 26 Dec 22+6d | Down Royal | Metcollect Handicap Chase (0-102) | 4/16 | 29 | 12-0 | 93 | — | 98C | Mr J J Codd | 9/4F |
| 20 Dec 22+26d | Naas | Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase (0-102) | 1/17 | 11-6 | 93 | — | 127A | Keith Donoghue | 5/2F | |
| 24 Nov 22+32d | Thurles | Holycross Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/16 | 14 | 11-10 | 98 | — | 118A | Keith Donoghue | 5/1 |
| 23 Oct 22+224d | Limerick | Garrynacurra Stud Ltd Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 7½ | 10-5 | 93 | 66A | 93A | L P Dempsey | 14/1 |
| 13 Mar 22+22d | Naas | Bar One Racing Extra Places Everyday At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/25 | 6 | 11-10 | 97 | 39B | 119A | Keith Donoghue | 33/1 |
| 19 Feb 22+28d | Gowran Park | Holden Plant Rentals Beginners Chase | 14/18 | 1¼ | 11-9 | — | 35C | 106C | Richard Deegan | 80/1 |
| 22 Jan 22+21d | Navan | Graigs Lane Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 8/19 | nk | 12-0 | 93 | 89B | 107A | Keith Donoghue | 250/1 |
| 01 Jan 22+42d | Fairyhouse | Happy New Year From Tote.ie Beginners Chase | 9/10 | 10 | 12-0 | — | — | 107C | Keith Donoghue | 250/1 |
| 20 Nov 21+243d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 15/18 | 15 | 12-0 | — | 15C | 113C | Keith Donoghue | 300/1 |
| 22 Mar 21+17d | Navan | Skryne Maiden Hurdle | 9/17 | 8½ | 12-0 | — | 82C | 89C | L P Dempsey | 28/1 |
| 05 Mar 21+81d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse/Dunboyne Castle Afternoon Tea Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 8/15 | 3 | 11-6 | — | 58B | 97A | Keith Donoghue | 150/1 |
| 14 Dec 20 | Naas | Irish Field 'Supporting Irish Racing' Maiden Hurdle | 17/19 | 19 | 11-9 | — | — | 105C | Keith Donoghue | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Know The Game (IRE) won?
- Know The Game (IRE) won 1 of 23 archived starts between 2020 and 2024, a strike rate of 4.3%. Placed 6 times in total (26.1% of starts).
- Who trained Know The Game (IRE)?
- Know The Game (IRE) was trained by Micky Hammond on the most recent run on record, at Hexham on 11 December 2024.
- Who is Know The Game (IRE)'s sire?
- Know The Game (IRE) is by Califet (FR) out of Inoffensive (IRE), whose sire is Tiraaz.
- What going does Know The Game (IRE) prefer?
- Know The Game (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 14 starts (7.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Know The Game (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 105, from the run on 11 December 2024. The highest on record is 106.
- What is Know The Game (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Califet (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,788 runs since Jan 2008 (399 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Know The Game (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Inoffensive (IRE), Know The Game (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Peace Party (IRE) (2). The wins came over 2m. As at Oct 2026.