Horse profile
Lend A Hand Son (GB)
7yo gelding (at last run, Jul 2012) · Last trainer Michael Hourigan · Last owner Golf At Ballyneety Syndicate
by Lend A Hand (GB) out of Sun Bonnet (GB) (Grand Lodge)
38 runs · 17 courses · from Jul 2009
As at 28 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 30 Jul 2012 — 5,202 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2012
3 wins · Tramore, Sligo & Listowel
Last raced off OR 112
KTB Profile
Lend A Hand Son (GB) is 3 from 38. Hasn't won since Jun 2012. Every win has come on good or faster ground (0 from 19 on softer). All 3 wins have come over 1m5f – 2m.
Based on 38 archived runs · updated 28 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Wins on good or faster
- 3–38Wins / Runs
- 7.9%Strike rate
- 9 (23.7%)Placed
- −27.50£1 level staken=38 at SP
- 0.82Fair A/E n=38 · 0.64 incl. margin
- 116Highest OR
- 30dAvg 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 rating112↓ 4lb off peak
112
65–116
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
Lend A Hand (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 1,088 runs since Jan 2008 (89 horses).
Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 11.5% from 130. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.3% from 188.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | −3.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Firm | 217 | 21 | 9.7% | +2.3 | 2 from 9 |
| Good | 234 | 11 | 4.7% | −2.7 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 104 | 5 | 4.8% | −2.6 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 173 | 14 | 8.1% | +0.7 | 0 from 13 |
| Heavy | 80 | 9 | 11.3% | +3.9 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 252 | 20 | 7.9% | +0.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 181 | 13 | 7.2% | −0.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 280 | 22 | 7.9% | +0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 143 | 9 | 6.3% | −1.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 82 | 7 | 8.5% | +1.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 188 | 8 | 4.3% | −3.1 | 3 from 24 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 130 | 15 | 11.5% | +4.1 | 0 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 72 | 7 | 9.7% | +2.3 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 12 | 0 | 0% | −7.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Sun Bonnet (GB) (Grand Lodge)
4 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Lucky Prince (GB) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Lucky Prince (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Prince (GB) | 22 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Lucky Sun (GB) | 17 | 0 | — | — |
| Byronsprincess (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Sunsational Girl (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| Good to Firm | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Galway | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Cork | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Listowel | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.00 |
| Roscommon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 24 | 3 | 13% | −13.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Heskin | 17 | 1 | 6% | −12.00 |
| R Walsh | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Barry Geraghty | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| W J Lee | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Brian O'Connell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fran Berry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew J McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean McDermott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss L A Hourigan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Stephen Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J T McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| 2011 | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.00 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 | 7% | −10.00 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 19 | 2 | 11% | −11.00 |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.50 |
| Flat | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · 6 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Jul 12+4d | Galway | Hotelmeyrick.ie & Theghotel.ie Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | F/20 | — | 10-12 | 112 | — | A P Heskin | 20/1 |
| 26 Jul 12+45d | Limerick | Grant Thornton Novice Chase | 4/7 | 3½ | 11-8 | — | 113A | R Walsh | 4/1 |
| 11 Jun 12+10d | Roscommon | Dermot Hughes Toyota Car Sales Novice Chase | 6/7 | ¾ | 11-12 | — | 98A | R Walsh | 6/1 |
| 01 Jun 12+20d | Tramore | August Racing Festival 16th-19th Beginners Chase | 1/10 | 11-12 | — | 125A | R Walsh | 6/4F | |
| 12 May 12+19d | Kilbeggan | Mullingar Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 3/14 | 2 | 11-4 | 111 | 127A | A P Heskin | 33/1 |
| 23 Apr 12+161d | Cork | Follow Us On Twitter Handicap Hurdle (81-123) | 11/14 | 4¼ | 11-4 | 113 | 94C | Barry Geraghty | 16/1 |
| 2011 · 10 runs | |||||||||
| 14 Nov 11+9d | Limerick | Askeaton Beginners Chase | 8/13 | 2½ | 11-7 | — | 98C | A P Heskin | 20/1 |
| 05 Nov 11+9d | Down Royal | Billecart-salmon Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 8/14 | 6 | 10-4 | 114 | 102A | A P Heskin | 20/1 |
| 27 Oct 11+11d | Clonmel | Wilderness Chase | 8/10 | hd | 11-5 | — | 102A | R Walsh | 16/1 |
| 16 Oct 11+11d | Cork | www.racinghomeforeaster.com Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 6/13 | 6 | 11-12 | 115 | 120A | R Walsh | 5/1 |
| 05 Oct 11+90d | Navan | October Maiden | 7/17 | 4¾ | 9-2 | 70 | 61A | Sam James | 40/1 |
| 07 Jul 11+54d | Leopardstown | Avoca Maiden | 6/7 | 9 | 10-4 | 70 | 64A | Fran Berry | 25/1 |
| 14 May 11+13d | Kilbeggan | Cornaher Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 7/15 | 7 | 11-12 | 116 | 119A | Andrew J McNamara | 7/1 |
| 01 May 11+10d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-12 | 109 | 138A | R Walsh | 2/1 | |
| 21 Apr 11+18d | Clonmel | Clonmel Hospice Support Group Maiden | 4/14 | ¾ | 9-6 | 65 | 75A | A P Heskin | 20/1 |
| 03 Apr 11+161d | Limerick | Happy Mother's Day Novice Hurdle | 11/16 | 17 | 11-12 | 109 | 106C | Sean McDermott | 50/1 |
| 2010 · 15 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Oct 10+7d | Galway | Sanserv Handicap Hurdle | 5/12 | 1¾ | 10-8 | 110 | 116A | A P Heskin | 13/2 |
| 17 Oct 10+20d | Cork | www.racinghomeforeaster.com Handicap Hurdle (81-116) | 2/11 | 3½ | 11-0 | 107 | 122A | A P Heskin | 7/1 |
| 27 Sep 10+11d | Roscommon | All Creatures Veterinary Novice Hurdle | 6/13 | 8 | 11-7 | 107 | 97A | A P Heskin | 8/1 |
| 16 Sep 10+34d | Listowel | Guinness Handicap Hurdle (grade C) | 4/10 | 4 | 9-9 | 108 | 105A | A P Heskin | 5/1 |
| 13 Aug 10+14d | Tramore | BBQ Evening At Tramore Races (Ladies) Maiden | 5/11 | nk | 10-9 | 65 | 60C | Miss L A Hourigan | 9/2 |
| 30 Jul 10+19d | Galway | Guinness Race | 8/11 | 8 | 9-2 | 65 | 68C | W J Lee | 14/1 |
| 11 Jul 10+24d | Sligo | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle | 3/8 | 4 | 11-2 | 108 | 114A | A P Heskin | 9/2 |
| 17 Jun 10+10d | Leopardstown | Sandyford (Q.R.) Maiden | 3/14 | 6 | 10-7 | — | 68A | Gavin Sheehan | 5/2F |
| 07 Jun 10+6d | Listowel | Island Maiden Hurdle | 1/18 | 11-7 | 104 | 127A | A P Heskin | 4/1 | |
| 01 Jun 10+5d | Ballinrobe | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle | 2/6 | 1 | 11-0 | 102 | 116B | A P Heskin | 11/4 |
| 27 May 10+21d | Clonmel | Summer Bbq Evening June 10th Maiden Hurdle | 4/18 | nk | 10-13 | 102 | 113A | A P Heskin | 2/1F |
| 06 May 10+18d | Clonmel | Lynch & Partners (solicitors) Maiden | 4/14 | 3 | 9-8 | — | 73A | W J Lee | 33/1 |
| 18 Apr 10+11d | Tramore | Graun Hill Beginners Chase | 7/14 | 2½ | 10-12 | — | 83A | A P Heskin | 12/1 |
| 07 Apr 10+24d | Fairyhouse | Broad Meadow Beginners Chase | 4/10 | ½ | 10-12 | — | 89C | A P Heskin | 20/1 |
| 14 Mar 10+104d | Limerick | Mullins Electrical Beginners Chase | 9/16 | nk | 10-11 | — | 83A | A P Heskin | 10/1 |
| 2009 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Nov 09+44d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Fairyhouse Membership 2010 Maiden Hurdle | 6/16 | 21 | 11-4 | — | 97C | Barry Geraghty | 12/1 |
| 17 Oct 09+6d | Downpatrick | Ballydugan Flat Race | 3/13 | 4½ | 11-10 | — | 112A | Robbie McNamara | 9/2 |
| 11 Oct 09+27d | Limerick | Newenham Mulligan Novice Hurdle (listed) | 6/10 | 30 | 10-6 | — | 97C | Stephen Gray | 50/1 |
| 14 Sep 09+23d | Listowel | Rover Flat Race | 8/18 | shd | 11-7 | — | 99C | Mr J T McNamara | 7/1 |
| 22 Aug 09+26d | Cork | Pallas Maiden Hurdle | 4/23 | nk | 11-0 | — | 119A | A P Heskin | 12/1 |
| 27 Jul 09+11d | Galway | Irelandhotels.com Flat Race | 6/19 | 7 | 11-5 | — | 62C | Brian O'Connell | 14/1 |
| 16 Jul 09 | Killarney | John O'connell Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race | 4/18 | 4½ | 11-4 | — | 110A | Brian O'Connell | 12/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Lend A Hand Son won?
- Lend A Hand Son (GB) won 3 of 38 archived starts between 2009 and 2012, a strike rate of 7.9%. Placed 9 times in total (23.7% of starts).
- Who trained Lend A Hand Son?
- Lend A Hand Son (GB) was trained by Michael Hourigan on the most recent run on record, at Galway on 30 July 2012.
- Who is Lend A Hand Son's sire?
- Lend A Hand Son (GB) is by Lend A Hand (GB) out of Sun Bonnet (GB), whose sire is Grand Lodge.
- What going does Lend A Hand Son prefer?
- Lend A Hand Son (GB) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Lend A Hand Son's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 112, from the run on 30 July 2012. The highest on record is 116.
- What is Lend A Hand Son's sire's record?
- Lend A Hand (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 1,088 runs since Jan 2008 (89 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 11.5% from 130. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 4.3% from 188.
- Who are Lend A Hand Son's siblings?
- Out of Sun Bonnet (GB), Lend A Hand Son (GB) has 4 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Lucky Prince (GB) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Lucky Prince (GB)). The wins came over 2m. As at Oct 2026.