Horse profile
Lifetime Ambition (IRE)
by Kapgarde (FR) out of Jeanquiri (FR) (Mansonnien)
32 runs · 12 courses · from Jan 2020
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · 4 courses
Off 159 days · 3rd of 12
Last raced off OR 139
KTB Profile
Lifetime Ambition is a gelding with five wins from 32 starts on turf, including a Grade 3 success in the BetVictor Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick in Mar 2022. Four of those wins came at 2m1f – 2m4f, with three on soft ground. He has won at four different courses. His last run, at Killarney in May 2026, saw him finish third of 12, having raced prominently off an official rating of 139.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 19lb off peak
- 5–32Wins / Runs
- 15.6%Strike rate
- 16 (50%)Placed
- −10.73£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 0.79Fair A/E n=32 · 0.64 incl. margin
- 158Highest OR
- 74dAvg 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 rating139↓ 19lb off peak
139
125–158
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 91
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 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 126C | 99 | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 109B | 83.5 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 5 | 134B | 112 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 12 | 126C | 89 | 2 · 91 / 76.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 134B | 101.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 112B | 111 | — |
Of 32 runs looked at, 8 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (7) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 32 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 4 analysed runs
- Held up 2 (50%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (25%) · 0 wins
- Midfield 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Kapgarde (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,604 runs since Jan 2008 (722 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 98 | 13 | 13.3% | +0.8 | — |
| Good | 1,270 | 186 | 14.6% | +2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,027 | 150 | 14.6% | +2.1 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 2,704 | 322 | 11.9% | −0.6 | 3 from 19 |
| Heavy | 1,456 | 152 | 10.4% | −2.1 | 1 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −12.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 32 | 7 | 21.9% | +9.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,352 | 207 | 15.3% | +2.8 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,202 | 374 | 11.7% | −0.8 | 4 from 13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,622 | 197 | 12.1% | −0.4 | 1 from 13 |
| Over 3m | 387 | 41 | 10.6% | −1.9 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Jeanquiri (FR) (Mansonnien)
6 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Life In The Park (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m2f–2m6f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life In The Park (IRE) | 19 | 3 | 2m4f–2m6f | — |
| Absolutely Amazing (FR) | 2 | 1 | 2m2f | — |
| Rigmarole (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Let Me Tell You (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Cervaro I (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Lifetime In Milan (IRE) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 19 | 3 | 16% | −1.97 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.38 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.38 |
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 9 | 1 | 11% | −1.50 |
| Killarney | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Aintree | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Naas | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.24 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.53 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 13 | 1 | 8% | −10.38 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 13 | 4 | 31% | +5.65 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean O'Keeffe | 11 | 1 | 9% | −3.00 |
| Robbie Power | 8 | 3 | 38% | +3.74 |
| Mr R James | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Miss S Doyle | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.47 |
| Conor Smithers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J L Scallan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ms E C Costello | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.47 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.38 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +10.12 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 21 | 3 | 14% | −8.85 |
| Hurdle | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.12 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 May 26+10d | Killarney | Thorn Plant Hire Hunters Chase Sat close up early - hit front after 3rd - lost place to third before 2 out - fought back late to finish third staying on at one effort | 3/12 | 1½ | 11-11 | 139 | 62A | 147A | Mr Derek O'Connor | 2/1 |
| 01 May 26+103d | Punchestown | Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase Held up early - hampered six out - driven up on the inner after three out - closed on the front group before the last - moved into fifth after the last then finished stronger to take fourth | 4/14 | ¾ | 11-7 | 139 | 91B | 137A | Mr J L Scallan | 18/1 |
| 18 Jan 26+251d | Thurles | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hunters Chase Sat behind the front group early - 4th at halfway - improved to 2nd six out and shared the front spot 3 out - urged into contention after the following fence but overtaken nearing the last - unable to threaten the winner and held on for a one-paced second | 2/13 | 9 | 11-4 | 139 | — | 131B | Ms E C Costello | 3/1 |
| 12 May 25+39d | Killarney | Alan Ball Memorial Hunters Chase Settled midfield early - moved into third then hit front - lost advantage approaching straight - pushed into contention 3 out - driven along and battling in third - stayed on to narrow gap late but unable to get up - finished third | 3/9 | 1½ | 11-4 | 139 | 73B | 129A | Mr R James | 4/6F |
| 03 Apr 25+335d | Aintree | Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase Settled comfortably in the pack early - improved to close on the pace by the 13th - upset the front group heading to two out - pushed along after the last - kept responding through the final stretch - nabbed third close home | 3/29 | 1¼ | 12-0 | 139 | 61B | 144A | Mr R James | 5/1 |
| 03 May 24+32d | Punchestown | Event Power Champion Hunters Chase | 2/14 | 1¾ | 11-7 | 152 | 99B | 145A | Miss S Doyle | 11/4 |
| 01 Apr 24+219d | Cork | Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Chase | 1/9 | 11-7 | 152 | 104B | 139A | Miss S Doyle | 8/15F | |
| 26 Aug 23+24d | Killarney | Kellihers Toyota Handicap Chase (Listed) | 4/8 | 1¼ | 11-5 | 153 | 86A | 136B | Conor Smithers | 13/2 |
| 02 Aug 23+109d | Galway | Tote Galway Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) | 10/22 | 1¾ | 11-0 | 155 | 87C | 133A | Sean O'Keeffe | 16/1 |
| 15 Apr 23+28d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | UR/39 | — | 11-3 | 158 | — | — | Sean O'Keeffe | 33/1 |
| 18 Mar 23+55d | Thurles | End Of The Season Hurdle | 3/5 | 3¾ | 11-0 | 125 | 126C | 137B | Sean O'Keeffe | 7/2 |
| 22 Jan 23+34d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2) | 4/6 | 9 | 11-6 | 155 | 94A | 121B | Rachael Blackmore | 17/2 |
| 19 Dec 22+22d | Punchestown | John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) | 3/6 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 155 | 98B | 141B | Sean O'Keeffe | 18/1 |
| 27 Nov 22+22d | Navan | Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) | 2/18 | 3½ | 11-5 | 150 | — | 149A | Conor Smithers | 8/1 |
| 05 Nov 22+193d | Aintree | BoyleSports Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race) | 4/14 | ½ | 11-6 | 151 | 80B | 148A | Sean O'Keeffe | 7/2F |
| 26 Apr 22+30d | Punchestown | Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 2/7 | 6½ | 11-10 | 145 | 103A | 143B | Robbie Power | 12/1 |
| 27 Mar 22+14d | Limerick | BetVictor Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 1/6 | 11-0 | 141 | 109B | 140B | Robbie Power | 13/8 | |
| 13 Mar 22+56d | Naas | BAR ONE RACING Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 2/4 | ¾ | 11-0 | 143 | 67C | 144B | Robbie Power | 13/8 |
| 16 Jan 22+14d | Punchestown | Kildare Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 7/8 | 3½ | 11-3 | — | — | 122C | Sean O'Keeffe | 25/1 |
| 02 Jan 22+35d | Naas | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase | 2/3 | 20 | 11-10 | — | — | 130C | Sean O'Keeffe | 9/2 |
| 28 Nov 21+30d | Fairyhouse | Baroneracing.com Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 4/8 | 11 | 11-12 | — | 97A | 130B | Sean O'Keeffe | 3/1F |
| 29 Oct 21+184d | Down Royal | tote Ten To Follow Beginners Chase | 1/11 | 12-0 | — | — | 140A | Sean O'Keeffe | 7/1 | |
| 28 Apr 21+31d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | 1/11 | 12-0 | 125 | 99A | 150A | Robbie Power | 13/2 | |
| 28 Mar 21+14d | Limerick | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 1/18 | 12-0 | — | 134B | 134A | Robbie Power | 8/13F | |
| 14 Mar 21+28d | Naas | Bar One Racing 'We'll Lay To Lose A Million' Maiden Hurdle | 2/16 | 1¾ | 12-0 | — | 112B | 133A | Robbie Power | 10/11F |
| 14 Feb 21+28d | Punchestown | Happy Birthday Sarah Ann Madden Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 4/20 | 8 | 12-0 | — | 104B | 113A | Robbie Power | 4/7F |
| 17 Jan 21+19d | Punchestown | Punchestown Maiden Hurdle | 3/20 | 2¼ | 12-0 | — | 112B | 131A | Robbie Power | 11/8F |
| 29 Dec 20+24d | Leopardstown | Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle | 4/17 | 2½ | 12-0 | — | — | 130A | Paddy Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 05 Dec 20+20d | Navan | Hotel Park St Johann Tirol Austria Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) | 2/18 | ½ | 12-0 | — | 108B | 136A | Sean O'Keeffe | 9/4J |
| 15 Nov 20+273d | Punchestown | I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | ¾ | 12-0 | — | 120B | 131A | Sean O'Keeffe | 18/1 |
| 16 Feb 20+19d | Navan | Flower Hill (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 4/11 | 23 | 11-10 | — | 110C | 111A | Mr Finian Maguire | 12/1 |
| 28 Jan 20 | Down Royal | Molson Coors Flat Race | 4/13 | 2¾ | 11-9 | — | — | 73B | Mr Finian Maguire | 7/2 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Lifetime Ambition (IRE) won?
- Lifetime Ambition (IRE) won 5 of 32 archived starts between 2020 and 2026, a strike rate of 15.6%. Placed 16 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Lifetime Ambition (IRE)?
- Lifetime Ambition (IRE) is trained by P M J Doyle, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 11 May 2026.
- Who is Lifetime Ambition (IRE)'s sire?
- Lifetime Ambition (IRE) is by Kapgarde (FR) out of Jeanquiri (FR), whose sire is Mansonnien.
- What going does Lifetime Ambition (IRE) prefer?
- Lifetime Ambition (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Lifetime Ambition (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 139, from the run on 11 May 2026. The highest on record is 158.
- What is Lifetime Ambition (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Kapgarde (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.5% of 6,604 runs since Jan 2008 (722 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Lifetime Ambition (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Jeanquiri (FR), Lifetime Ambition (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Life In The Park (IRE) (3). The wins came over 2m2f–2m6f. As at Oct 2026.