Horse profile
Liberated Light (IRE)
by Muhaarar (GB) out of Hikari (IRE) (Galileo)
38 runs · 24 courses · from Oct 2021
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Tramore, Limerick & Killarney
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 26 Sep 2026 · 9th of 17
Last raced off OR 96
KTB Profile
Liberated Light is a gelding who has won three of 38 starts, all over 1m5f – 2m on turf. He won a maiden at Killarney in Jul 2023, a handicap at Limerick in Dec 2024 on soft ground, and a handicap at Tramore in May 2026 on good ground. Last ran at Listowel in Sep 2026, when he finished 9 of 17 as beaten favourite in the Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle. He was held up, as is usual, and raced off an official rating of 96, 8lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 38 archived runs · run-style from 21 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 3–38Wins / Runs
- 7.9%Strike rate
- 9 (23.7%)Placed
- −12.50£1 level staken=38 at SP
- 1.05Fair A/E n=38 · 0.82 incl. margin
- 104Highest OR
- 49dAvg 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 rating96↓ 8lb off peak
96
64–104
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 107
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 88B | 81 | 2 runs · 81 / 47.5 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 103B | 80 | 3 runs · 103 / 80 |
| Heavy | 5 | 114B | 72 | 2 runs · 76 / 64.5 |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 12 | 114B | 78.5 | 3 runs · 103 / 76 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 86B | 79 | 4 runs · 81 / 66.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 126C | 102.5 | 3 runs · 126 / 107 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 103B | 83 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 91C | 69 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 126C | 86.5 | 3 runs · 126 / 107 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 121C | 92 | 1 run · — |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 103C | 82 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 38 figures from 38 runs · as at 4 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 21 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 9 (43%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 6 (29%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 4 (19%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (10%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 4,791 runs since Jan 2008 (412 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 10 | 2 | 20% | +8.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 654 | 81 | 12.4% | +0.8 | — |
| Good | 997 | 112 | 11.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 522 | 52 | 10% | −1.6 | 0 from 6 |
| Soft | 658 | 64 | 9.7% | −1.9 | 2 from 14 |
| Heavy | 185 | 25 | 13.5% | +1.9 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,764 | 218 | 12.4% | +0.8 | 0 from 4 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 283 | 27 | 9.5% | −2.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,502 | 171 | 11.4% | −0.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,295 | 177 | 13.7% | +2.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,139 | 115 | 10.1% | −1.5 | 0 from 6 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 383 | 46 | 12% | +0.4 | 3 from 18 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 157 | 15 | 9.6% | −2 | 0 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 28 | 2 | 7.1% | −4.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 4 | 1 | 25% | +13.4 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Hikari (IRE) (Galileo)
7 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them A Dream To Share (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 1m–2m½f; the highest grade won is Grade 1 (A Dream To Share (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Dream To Share (IRE) | 16 | 6 | 1m7f–2m½f | Grade 1 |
| Raise You (IRE) | 21 | 6 | 1m–1m6f | Group 3 |
| Hazm (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 2m½f | Class 5 |
| Lady G (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 1m4f | Class 4 |
| Rest Your Mind (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 1m½f | — |
| It's Good To Talk (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Abiding Memory (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 2 | 14% | +4.50 |
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Beverley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 18 | 3 | 17% | +7.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr J L Gleeson | 26 | 3 | 12% | −0.50 |
| Ben Coen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Paul Hanagan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Connor Murtagh | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor Cusack | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Miss O M Queally | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Stone-Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jake Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 26 | 1 | 4% | −19.50 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 1 | 33% | +9.00 |
| Tongue tie + blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +3.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.50 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 22 | 2 | 9% | −3.00 |
| Flat | 16 | 1 | 6% | −9.50 |
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 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Sep 26+5d | Listowel (IRE) | Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - wide throughout - urged forward after 3 out - slight progress before 2 out - stumbled at 2 out - driven before the last - finished well held | 9/17 | ¾ | 11-12 | 96 | 55B | 105A | Mr J L Gleeson | 7/2F |
| 21 Sep 26+19d | Listowel (IRE) | Gerard Lynch Memorial Handicap Held up towards the back - still 14th at the midpoint - made progress inside final two furlongs - kept on to the line without threatening the front | 5/15 | 3 | 9-5 | 68 | 67C | 70A | Conor Cusack | 14/1 |
| 02 Sep 26+26d | Navan (IRE) | Kilberry (Q.R.) Handicap Held up towards the back - urged forward with little response early in the straight - improved into the middle order 2f out - up to 3rd and asked for effort 1f out - stayed on but made no further gain to finish 3rd beaten 3 1/4 lengths | 3/16 | 2¾ | 11-1 | 65 | 126C | 82A | Mr J L Gleeson | 28/1 |
| 07 Aug 26+31d | Gowran Park (IRE) | 1XBET.IE COMMITMENT TO IRISH RACING (Ladies) Handicap Settled just behind the leaders early - 7th with 4f remaining - driven on turning for home - 6th and unable to close 1f out - stayed on same rhythm to finish fourth | 4/9 | 2½ | 10-11 | 67 | 65A | 73A | Miss O M Queally | 15/2 |
| 07 Jul 26+38d | Tramore | August Festival Early Bird Packages On tramoreraces.ie Handicap Up with the pace early - 2nd at halfway - driven over 4f out - driven again over 2f out - faded over 1f out and dropped back inside the final furlong to finish 5th | 5/11 | ½ | 9-10 | 68 | 107A | 74A | Ben Coen | 11/1 |
| 30 May 26+14d | Tramore | Get A Free Month Trial Of Racing TV Now racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sets pace early - loses front spot after 4th and settles third by halfway - driven to regain command before 2 out - battles on strongly to prevail | 1/15 | 11-4 | 90 | 68B | 118A | Mr J L Gleeson | 6/1 | |
| 16 May 26+26d | Wexford | Slaney River Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - clipped the fence 7th and 4 out - nudged into contention 3 out - lost touch after and dropped away to finish 11th | 11/13 | 9½ | 11-5 | 91 | 80B | 92A | Mr J L Gleeson | 11/2 |
| 20 Apr 26+44d | Tramore | O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Shared front spot early - went clear from 3rd - asked for effort 2 out - challenged hard approaching last and lost command inside final furlong - held on for second at one and three quarter lengths | 2/16 | 1¾ | 11-4 | 90 | 103B | 120A | Mr J L Gleeson | 17/2 |
| 07 Mar 26+95d | Gowran Park | BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Handicap Hurdle Handy early - dropped away before 4 out - never a factor from there and faded steadily to finish 7th | 7/11 | 10 | 10-10 | 93 | 76C | 84C | Mr J L Gleeson | 22/1 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 02 Dec 25+12d | Clonmel | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Settled with the pack early - slipped back to 8th after the 6th - improved into contention entering the straight but made no dent on the leaders two out after an untidy jump - lost ground before the last and held on well beaten in 11th | 11/16 | 3¾ | 11-10 | 96 | 53B | 93A | Mr J L Gleeson | 28/1 |
| 20 Nov 25+18d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Held up towards back - urged on after 3 out and made up ground into straight - unable to find more after 2 out finishing 10th | 10/12 | 3¼ | 11-0 | 98 | 81C | 90C | Mr J L Gleeson | 40/1 |
| 02 Nov 25+19d | Cork | Daniel And Orma O'Keeffe Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack from the off - made no impression through the race - well beaten at the finish | 12/15 | 39 | 11-3 | 101 | 14C | 96C | Mr J L Gleeson | 50/1 |
| 14 Oct 25+226d | Punchestown | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Off the pace from the start - stumbled at the opening fence - unable to threaten the front and well held to the line | 14/17 | 2¾ | 11-5 | 103 | 74B | 88A | Mr J L Gleeson | 28/1 |
| 02 Mar 25+44d | Leopardstown | Cancer Fund For Children Charity Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Settled in the pack early - improved into 4th before 2 out - edged in front approaching the last but was caught there - dropped away and faded through the run-in | 7/17 | ½ | 11-4 | 104 | 85B | 118A | Mr J L Gleeson | 16/1 |
| 17 Jan 25+21d | Cork | Goldcrop Novice Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front early - slipped back through the pack and lost touch 5 out - pushed along before the straight and chasing in 6th 3 out - stayed on at one speed from before the last - finished 4th | 4/10 | 6 | 11-3 | 104 | 82A | 109A | Mr J L Gleeson | 7/2 |
| 2024 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 24+13d | Limerick | Whitebox Property Group Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Settled just behind pace in 2nd - clumsy at 1st - back to 3rd four out - made ground into the straight to hit the front before 2 out - driven approaching last where two lengths clear - kept battling under pressure - margin narrowed near the line but held on for the win | 1/13 | 11-0 | 98 | 88B | 127A | Mr J L Gleeson | 11/1 | |
| 14 Dec 24+27d | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse, Racecourse Of The Year 2024 Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) Settled towards the back - hit fourth then pushed along before three out - unable to close in sixth and clipped heels two out - faded from there to finish well beaten in 8th | 8/12 | 11 | 11-9 | 100 | 79C | 91C | Mr J L Gleeson | 4/1 |
| 17 Nov 24+53d | Navan | Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells 'Day At The Races' Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled towards the back - pushed along approaching the straight and unable to make headway in 10th before the last - stayed on same speed to finish 7th | 7/23 | shd | 11-10 | 101 | 87B | 118A | Mr J L Gleeson | 16/1 |
| 25 Sep 24+16d | Listowel | Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Settled at back of field early - pushed along and made progress before 2 out - dropped away approaching last - finished well behind in 8th | 8/15 | 13 | 11-3 | 103 | 47C | 95C | Mr J L Gleeson | 18/1 |
| 09 Sep 24+35d | Galway | angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Sat close to the pace early - 7th at halfway - small stumble 5th out then urged and unbalanced at the following fence - soon fell back through the field approaching 2 out - held no more in reserve at the finish | 18/20 | ½ | 11-6 | 104 | 81B | 93A | Mr J L Gleeson | 9/1 |
| 05 Aug 24+32d | Cork | Kanturk Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Held up at the back - still 12th at halfway - moved into contention wide to reach 4th approaching two out - up to 3rd after that - pressed the leader before the last then held no more improvement and stayed on same speed to finish 3rd | 3/15 | 1¾ | 11-3 | 103 | 86B | 118A | Mr J L Gleeson | 10/1 |
| 04 Jul 24+125d | Tipperary | TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 15/18 | 7½ | 11-4 | 104 | 44B | 81A | Mr J L Gleeson | 10/1 |
| 01 Mar 24+55d | Dundalk (AW) | Peter K. Hits The Big 50 (Q.R.) Handicap | 4/14 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 70 | 71C | 69C | Mr J L Gleeson | 13/2 |
| 06 Jan 24+27d | Cork | Happy New Year From All At Cork Maiden Hurdle | 4/22 | 6 | 11-7 | — | 114B | 116A | Mr J L Gleeson | 66/1 |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 23+35d | Cork | Bar One Racing 'Guaranteed Multiples All Shops' Maiden Hurdle | 8/24 | 5 | 11-7 | — | 72C | 100C | Mr J L Gleeson | 150/1 |
| 05 Nov 23+15d | Cork | Paddy Power From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 11/18 | 2½ | 11-2 | — | 62C | 95C | Mr J L Gleeson | 20/1 |
| 21 Oct 23+29d | Limerick | King John's Castle Maiden Hurdle | 9/18 | 1½ | 11-2 | — | 36C | 89C | Mr J L Gleeson | 17/2 |
| 22 Sep 23+25d | Dundalk (AW) | Friday Night Lights Are Back At Dundalk Apprentice Handicap (50-80) | 6/13 | 3 | 9-6 | 71 | 103B | 70A | Conor Stone-Walsh | 9/2 |
| 28 Aug 23+41d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Nifty 50 Amateurs' Derby Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) | 2/11 | 11 | 10-10 | 72 | 89B | 78A | Mr J L Gleeson | 11/4F |
| 18 Jul 23+13d | Killarney | William Hill Epic Value (Q.R.) Maiden | 1/14 | 11-7 | 64 | 69C | 78A | Mr J L Gleeson | 11/2 | |
| 05 Jul 23+31d | Tipperary | TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 5/13 | shd | 10-2 | 65 | 121C | 83A | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 9/2J |
| 04 Jun 23+165d | Listowel | Lane Family Memorial Handicap | 10/14 | nk | 9-6 | 67 | 102C | 67A | Ben Coen | 14/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 22+215d | Dundalk (AW) | William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap (47-75) | 9/14 | ½ | 9-0 | 68 | 95B | 57A | Jake Coen | 40/1 |
| 20 May 22+37d | Haydock | Join Racing Tv Now Handicap | 10/11 | 2 | 9-5 | 71 | 63C | 56C | Paul Hanagan | 28/1 |
| 13 Apr 22+135d | Beverley | Pat And Graham Roberts Golden Wedding Anniversary Handicap | 12/14 | ½ | 9-0 | 73 | 103C | 54A | Paul Hanagan | 11/1 |
| 2021 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Nov 21+27d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet/EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 12/14 | shd | 9-5 | — | 38C | 51C | Hollie Doyle | 28/1 |
| 02 Nov 21+18d | Redcar | racingtv.com/freemonth British Stallions Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 3/13 | 1½ | 9-2 | — | 91C | 74A | Connor Murtagh | 5/1 |
| 15 Oct 21 | Redcar | Yorkshire Jump Racing Is Back EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 3/9 | nse | 9-2 | — | 73A | 75A | Connor Murtagh | 17/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Liberated Light won?
- Liberated Light (IRE) won 3 of 38 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 7.9%. Placed 9 times in total (23.7% of starts).
- Who trains Liberated Light?
- Liberated Light (IRE) is trained by John E & Thomas Kiely, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 September 2026.
- Who is Liberated Light's sire?
- Liberated Light (IRE) is by Muhaarar (GB) out of Hikari (IRE), whose sire is Galileo.
- What going does Liberated Light prefer?
- Liberated Light (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 14 starts (14.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Liberated Light's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 96, from the run on 26 September 2026. The highest on record is 104.
- What is Liberated Light's sire's record?
- Muhaarar (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 4,791 runs since Jan 2008 (412 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Liberated Light's siblings?
- Out of Hikari (IRE), Liberated Light (IRE) has 7 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: A Dream To Share (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Grade 1 (A Dream To Share (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–2m½f. As at Oct 2026.