Horse profile
Lips Freedom (GER)
by Free Eagle (IRE) out of Lips Arrow (GER) (Big Shuffle)
16 runs · 11 courses · from Jul 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Killarney (IRE) & Downpatrick
Beaten favourite LTO
Ran 13 days ago
Last raced off OR 118
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 6 of 8 analysed runs — Lips Freedom (GER) is 2 from 16. Last raced off a career-high mark of 118.
Based on 16 archived runs · run-style from 8 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
OR at career high
- 2–16Wins / Runs
- 12.5%Strike rate
- 3 (18.8%)Placed
- −5.50£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.55Fair A/E n=16 · 1.24 incl. margin
- 118Highest OR
- 78dAvg 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 rating118At career-high mark
118
90–118
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 121
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 3 | 96B | 75 | 2 · 96 / 81.5 |
| Soft | 3 | 67B | 41 | 3 · 67 / 41 |
| Good | 2 | 121B | 107.5 | 2 · 121 / 107.5 |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 96B | 67 | 6 · 96 / 67 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 121B | 75 | 2 · 121 / 87 |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 2 | 99A | 88 | 1 · — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 99A | 95.5 | 2 · 97 / 87 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 15 runs · as at 12 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 8 analysed runs
- Held up 6 (75%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (13%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (13%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,397 runs since Jan 2008 (189 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 6.2% from 129.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | +7.6 | — |
| Good to Firm | 202 | 26 | 12.9% | +2.3 | — |
| Good | 680 | 66 | 9.7% | −0.9 | 1 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 271 | 24 | 8.9% | −1.7 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 439 | 39 | 8.9% | −1.7 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 129 | 8 | 6.2% | −4.4 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 665 | 89 | 13.4% | +2.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 27 | 0 | 0% | −10.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 337 | 34 | 10.1% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 512 | 65 | 12.7% | +2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 690 | 71 | 10.3% | −0.3 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 523 | 56 | 10.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 243 | 22 | 9.1% | −1.5 | 2 from 7 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 59 | 5 | 8.5% | −2.1 | — |
| Over 3m | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +6.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Lips Arrow (GER) (Big Shuffle)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Light Of Paris (GER) (1 win).
The wins came over 1m1½f–1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Light Of Paris (GER)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Of Paris (GER) | 4 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 2 |
| Lucky Lips (GER) | 2 | 1 | 1m1½f | — |
| Lucky Lion (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Lips Vega (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Compiegne (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 2 | 29% | +3.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donagh Meyler | 5 | 2 | 40% | +5.50 |
| Cian Quirke | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rory Mulligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke McAteer | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gary Carroll | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Martin Seidl | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 6 | 2 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Hood | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| None | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 29% | +3.50 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 10 | 2 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Flat | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 26+15d | Killarney (IRE) | Charlie Foley's Rated Novice Hurdle Prominent early - up to third at the midway point then second before the 7th - small error at the following fence under urging - made no headway when falling at the one after | F/7 | — | 11-12 | 118 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 11/8F |
| 19 Sep 26+6d | Navan (IRE) | SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle Sat just behind the front group - small stumble second fence - moved through to hit the front two out looking comfortable - edged ahead approaching the last but challenged hard inside the final furlong - overhauled and unable to find more back at the line | 2/13 | ¾ | 11-5 | 113 | 121B | 144A | Donagh Meyler | 9/2 |
| 13 Sep 26+43d | Curragh (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap Sat close to the front group early - pressed for effort with 2f left - dropped away to finish 18th | 18/22 | shd | 9-1 | 90 | 97C | 80A | Rossa Ryan | 28/1 |
| 01 Aug 26+16d | Galway (IRE) | BOYLE Sports Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle Held up in the pack early - lost touch through the middle stages - well beaten from 2 out - finished last of the also-rans | 13/20 | 1¾ | 10-9 | 113 | 67C | 110A | Donagh Meyler | 8/1 |
| 16 Jul 26+109d | Killarney (IRE) | Kerry Drains Handicap Hurdle Up with the pace early - 5th before the 5th - 4th after the 6th - moved up to 2nd before 3 out but untidy there - went on after 2 out and stayed on strongest through the finish | 1/15 | 11-6 | 104 | 94B | 133A | Donagh Meyler | 5/1F | |
| 29 Mar 26+68d | Downpatrick | Billie And Bertie FitzGerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - still second at halfway - moved up to dispute before the final fence - edged in front approaching the line - pushed out and finished strongly | 1/10 | 10-9 | 93 | 67B | 121A | Donagh Meyler | 7/2 | |
| 20 Jan 26+23d | Down Royal | Pravha Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Towards the back from the off - errors at the 4th and again 4 out with the jockey momentarily dropping a strap - detached soon after and well out of contention throughout | 11/16 | 5½ | 11-10 | 95 | 13C | 93C | Cian Quirke | 16/1 |
| 28 Dec 25+49d | Leopardstown | Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle Held up at the back - edged closer before the 4th - still towards the tail at halfway - improved position after 2 out - lost momentum near the last | 13/23 | 4½ | 10-2 | 96 | 96B | 89A | Cian Quirke | 80/1 |
| 09 Nov 25+8d | Naas | Cavan Developments Home Builders Supporting St Marys GAA Maiden Hurdle Held up towards the back - lost a little touch before the 3rd - crept into the picture after 3 out but stumbled at 2 out - unable to find more thereafter | 11/16 | 2¾ | 11-12 | — | 53C | 104C | Cian Quirke | 150/1 |
| 01 Nov 25+13d | Down Royal | Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Held up in the pack from the off - unable to land a blow - finished well beaten in 12th | 12/15 | 2¾ | 11-12 | — | 41C | 102C | Cian Quirke | 22/1 |
| 19 Oct 25+33d | Leopardstown | Bahrain Turf Club October Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled midpack early - urged forward turning into the straight but unable to threaten with two furlongs left - held no more late | 11/16 | shd | 9-7 | 94 | 77C | 74A | Rory Mulligan | 22/1 |
| 16 Sep 25+166d | Punchestown | Hospitality On Sale Now Race Slow to begin - settled at back of field - fifth at halfway - unable to threaten leaders and faded late | 5/5 | 1 | 9-10 | 95 | 93C | 67B | Seamie Heffernan | 11/1 |
| 03 Apr 25+151d | Naas | Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Held up at back - still no headway with three furlongs left - edged closer late but well held in 12th | 12/19 | 1 | 11-12 | — | 75C | 98C | Kevin Sexton | 20/1 |
| 03 Nov 24+14d | Curragh | Curragh On Course Bookmakers Finale Stakes (Listed) Sat close to the pace pulling hard early - 6th at halfway - pressed for effort but making no headway into the straight - dropped to 8th with 2f left - faded away up the run-in | 12/17 | 2½ | 9-10 | 98 | 94C | 86C | Luke McAteer | 25/1 |
| 20 Oct 24+454d | Leopardstown | Bahrain Turf Club October Handicap (Premier Handicap) Tracked the front-runner early - disputing second at halfway - urged on turning in - down to fifth a furlong out and finished without further improvement | 5/11 | shd | 9-12 | 98 | 99A | 99A | Gary Carroll | 12/1 |
| 24 Jul 23 | Compiegne (FR) | Prix Pelleas () (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) | 8/8 | 7 | 9-2 | — | — | — | Martin Seidl | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Lips Freedom (GER) won?
- Lips Freedom (GER) won 2 of 16 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 12.5%. Placed 3 times in total (18.8% of starts).
- Who trains Lips Freedom (GER)?
- Lips Freedom (GER) is trained by Andrew Kinirons, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 4 October 2026.
- Who is Lips Freedom (GER)'s sire?
- Lips Freedom (GER) is by Free Eagle (IRE) out of Lips Arrow (GER), whose sire is Big Shuffle.
- What going does Lips Freedom (GER) prefer?
- Lips Freedom (GER) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Lips Freedom (GER)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 118, from the run on 4 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Lips Freedom (GER)'s sire's record?
- Free Eagle (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.6% of 2,397 runs since Jan 2008 (189 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 6.2% from 129.
- Who are Lips Freedom (GER)'s siblings?
- Out of Lips Arrow (GER), Lips Freedom (GER) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Light Of Paris (GER) (1). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Light Of Paris (GER)). The wins came over 1m1½f–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.