Horse profile
Legal Lover (IRE)
by Woodborough (USA) out of Victoria's Secret (IRE) (Law Society)
40 runs · 11 courses · from May 2005
As at 5 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 27 Jul 2009 — 6,309 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2009 · 12th of 13
6 wins · Brighton, Southwell (AW) & Bath
Last raced off OR 48
KTB Profile
Legal Lover (IRE) is 6 from 40. Hasn't won since May 2007. All 6 wins have come over 1m – 1m1f. Last raced off 48, 18lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 40 archived runs · updated 5 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 18lb off peak
- 6–40Wins / Runs
- 15%Strike rate
- 11 (27.5%)Placed
- +6.50£1 level staken=40 at SP
- 1.35Fair A/E n=40 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 66Highest OR
- 21dBetween runs (median)longest 597 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 rating48↓ 18lb off peak
48
45–66
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
Woodborough (USA)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 169 runs since Jan 2008 (18 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 5 | 2 | 40% | +29.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | −5.9 | 1 from 8 |
| Good | 40 | 2 | 5% | −5.7 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 20 | 2 | 10% | −0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | +2.6 | — |
| Heavy | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | +11.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 59 | 7 | 11.9% | +1.2 | 4 from 22 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 27 | 6 | 22.2% | +11.5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 33 | 1 | 3% | −7.7 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 23 | 3 | 13% | +2.3 | 6 from 32 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −5.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | −7.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 31 | 6 | 19.4% | +8.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −10.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 5 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Victoria's Secret (IRE) (Law Society)
4 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Grand Opera (IRE) (10 wins).
The wins came over 5f–2m2f; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Grand Opera (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Opera (IRE) | 62 | 10 | 7f–2m2f | Class 1 |
| Julius Geezer (IRE) | 26 | 4 | 5f–6f | Class 2 |
| Master Robbie (GB) | 19 | 2 | 7f | Class 3 |
| Private Passion (IRE) | 14 | 1 | 6f | Class 6 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 22 | 4 | 18% | +5.00 |
| Good to Firm | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.50 |
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 19 | 2 | 11% | +0.50 |
| Class 5 | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| Class 7 | 9 | 4 | 44% | +18.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 20 | 4 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Brighton | 4 | 1 | 25% | +7.00 |
| Haydock | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Warwick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bath | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Pontefract | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leicester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 32 | 6 | 19% | +14.50 |
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Kennemore | 19 | 2 | 11% | −10.00 |
| Graham Gibbons | 7 | 2 | 29% | +11.00 |
| Willie Supple | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tony Culhane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| David Kenny | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Stephen Harrison | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +10.00 |
| Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Stephanie Hollinshead | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Micky Fenton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fergus Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darryll Holland | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Eddery | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Richard Mullen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 39 | 6 | 15% | +7.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +5.00 |
| 2006 | 15 | 3 | 20% | +2.50 |
| 2005 | 14 | 2 | 14% | +4.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Jul 09+21d | Southwell (AW) | Book Tickets at southwell-racecourse.co.uk Apprentice Handicap | 12/13 | 1 | 9-1 | 48 | 34C | David Kenny | 10/1 |
| 06 Jul 09+11d | Brighton | Queen Alexandra Hospital 90th Birthday Handicap | 8/9 | 7 | 9-5 | 59 | 44C | Russ Kennemore | 25/1 |
| 25 Jun 09+18d | Warwick | Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap | 7/11 | ¾ | 10-11 | 60 | 64A | Mr Stephen Harrison | 12/1 |
| 07 Jun 09+37d | Southwell (AW) | Bet Multiples-betdaq Handicap | 12/14 | 2½ | 8-9 | 54 | 40C | Russ Kennemore | 20/1 |
| 01 May 09+597d | Southwell (AW) | Ladies Day At Southwell 16th August Handicap | 10/12 | ½ | 8-12 | 56 | 47A | Russ Kennemore | 5/1 |
| 2007 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 12 Sep 07+29d | Haydock | Racing Welfare Handicap | 10/15 | 1¾ | 9-0 | 66 | 52C | Russ Kennemore | 10/1 |
| 14 Aug 07+48d | Brighton | Jimmy Heal Memorial Apprentice Handicap | 2/10 | shd | 9-10 | 64 | 79C | Russ Kennemore | 4/1 |
| 27 Jun 07+43d | Bath | Bristol Port Company Handicap | 9/12 | nk | 8-10 | 64 | 52C | Russ Kennemore | 7/1 |
| 15 May 07+36d | Brighton | Weatherbys Printing Handicap | 1/14 | 8-11 | 60 | 76C | Jack Mitchell | 10/1 | |
| 09 Apr 07+90d | Warwick | cherriesracing.com Handicap | 6/13 | shd | 8-3 | 50 | 60C | Russ Kennemore | 8/1 |
| 09 Jan 07+13d | Southwell (AW) | Pontin's Book Early Handicap (Div 1) | 5/10 | 1¾ | 8-10 | 59 | 51C | Russ Kennemore | 9/2 |
| 2006 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 06+13d | Southwell (AW) | Pontin's Book Early Handicap | 2/9 | ¾ | 8-8 | 58 | 49C | Russ Kennemore | 5/2F |
| 14 Dec 06+16d | Southwell (AW) | pontins.com Handicap | 2/12 | 1 | 9-0 | 56 | 79C | Graham Gibbons | 3/1 |
| 28 Nov 06+26d | Southwell (AW) | Target Express Handicap | 8/12 | 3 | 8-3 | 57 | 27C | Russ Kennemore | 3/1F |
| 02 Nov 06+14d | Southwell (AW) | wbx.com World Bet Exchange Banded Stakes | 1/13 | 8-12 | 48 | 70C | Russ Kennemore | 2/1F | |
| 19 Oct 06+35d | Brighton | SDS Events & Promotions Handicap | 2/13 | nk | 8-7 | 60 | 62C | Russ Kennemore | 12/1 |
| 14 Sep 06+10d | Pontefract | Yorkshire Light Infantry Vase Handicap | 5/17 | nk | 8-10 | 48 | 61C | Russ Kennemore | 10/1 |
| 04 Sep 06+59d | Bath | KC Events Selling Stakes | 1/14 | 9-9 | 62 | 72C | Kerrin McEvoy | 15/2 | |
| 07 Jul 06+34d | Southwell (AW) | Book Tickets On-Line Handicap | 7/14 | 1½ | 8-9 | 50 | 28C | Russ Kennemore | 15/2 |
| 03 Jun 06+25d | Southwell (AW) | Play Golf And Come Racing Selling Stakes | 4/14 | nk | 8-11 | 50 | 40C | Russ Kennemore | 3/1F |
| 09 May 06+20d | Southwell (AW) | Golf And Racing At Southwell Banded Stakes | 2/7 | 5 | 8-9 | 50 | 51C | Russ Kennemore | 5/2 |
| 19 Apr 06+15d | Beverley | Welcome Back To Beverley Selling Stakes | 5/16 | 1 | 9-5 | 48 | 52C | Russ Kennemore | 7/1 |
| 04 Apr 06+19d | Southwell (AW) | Sponsor A Race At Southwell Banded Stakes | 1/12 | 8-4 | 50 | 51C | Russ Kennemore | 5/1J | |
| 16 Mar 06+51d | Southwell (AW) | Play At Betdirectpoker.Com Classified Claiming Stakes (Div1) | 4/9 | nk | 9-1 | 45 | 47C | Russ Kennemore | 13/2 |
| 24 Jan 06+5d | Southwell (AW) | Betdirect.co.uk Banded Stakes | 4/12 | 2½ | 9-0 | 46 | 50C | Graham Gibbons | 11/4F |
| 19 Jan 06+23d | Southwell (AW) | Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Apprentice Banded Stakes | 4/14 | 1 | 8-11 | 47 | 54C | Stephanie Hollinshead | 5/1 |
| 2005 · 14 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 05+22d | Southwell (AW) | More Offers At Betdirect.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) | 5/11 | 6 | 8-8 | 50 | 41C | Micky Fenton | 15/2 |
| 05 Dec 05+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Good Luck Peter Ebdon Banded Stakes | 4/13 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 50 | 66C | Graham Gibbons | 9/2 |
| 28 Nov 05+9d | Southwell (AW) | Betdirectcasino.com Banded Stakes | 6/13 | 2½ | 9-2 | 50 | 53C | Graham Gibbons | 9/4F |
| 19 Nov 05+11d | Southwell (AW) | Live Football Cashbacks At Betdirect Banded Stakes | 1/10 | 8-11 | 47 | 69C | Graham Gibbons | 4/1 | |
| 08 Nov 05+21d | Southwell (AW) | Bet Direct Tri-Banded Stakes | 1/12 | 8-12 | 45 | 63C | Graham Gibbons | 12/1 | |
| 18 Oct 05+29d | Southwell (AW) | Betfredcasino.com Selling Stakes | 7/14 | 4 | 9-0 | 49 | 38C | Fergus Sweeney | 40/1 |
| 19 Sep 05+32d | Leicester | Golden Hand Selling Stakes | 11/18 | ½ | 8-11 | 50 | 32C | Darryll Holland | 25/1 |
| 18 Aug 05+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betfredcasino.com Maiden Stakes | 8/12 | 1½ | 9-0 | 55 | 58C | Graham Gibbons | 66/1 |
| 11 Aug 05+8d | Haydock | Curlew Handicap | 7/12 | 1½ | 8-5 | 55 | 49C | Willie Supple | 33/1 |
| 03 Aug 05+7d | Pontefract | Holiday Time Handicap | 15/17 | shd | 8-13 | 61 | 36C | Willie Supple | 40/1 |
| 27 Jul 05+55d | Leicester | Next Handicap | 12/13 | ¾ | 8-10 | 61 | 27C | Paul Eddery | 33/1 |
| 02 Jun 05+14d | Haydock | Renault Vans That Run And Run Maiden Stakes Div 1 | 7/11 | 2½ | 8-13 | — | 40C | Tony Culhane | 25/1 |
| 19 May 05+13d | Doncaster | Sykes Lawn Turf Median Auction Maiden Stakes | 5/10 | hd | 8-10 | — | 53C | Tony Culhane | 9/1 |
| 06 May 05 | Nottingham | Maiden Auction Stakes | 7/14 | 2 | 9-0 | — | 49C | Richard Mullen | 66/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Legal Lover won?
- Legal Lover (IRE) won 6 of 40 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 15%. Placed 11 times in total (27.5% of starts).
- Who trained Legal Lover?
- Legal Lover (IRE) was trained by Reg Hollinshead on the most recent run on record, at Southwell (AW) on 27 July 2009.
- Who is Legal Lover's sire?
- Legal Lover (IRE) is by Woodborough (USA) out of Victoria's Secret (IRE), whose sire is Law Society.
- What going does Legal Lover prefer?
- Legal Lover (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 4 wins from 22 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 Legal Lover's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 27 July 2009. The highest on record is 66.
- What is Legal Lover's sire's record?
- Woodborough (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.7% of 169 runs since Jan 2008 (18 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Legal Lover's siblings?
- Out of Victoria's Secret (IRE), Legal Lover (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Grand Opera (IRE) (10). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Grand Opera (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–2m2f. As at Nov 2026.