Horse profile
Live To Laugh (IRE)
7yo gelding · Trainer Peter Fahey · Owner Jimmy Whittle/Michael McEvoy/Good For A Laugh Syndicate/Exors of the Late Anthony Callan
by Califet (FR) out of Mrs Flemming (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
18 runs · 14 courses · from Feb 2025
As at 11 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
4 wins · 4 courses
Last run 10 Nov 2026 · 1st of 11
Last raced off OR 108
KTB Profile
Live To Laugh (IRE) is 4 from 18. Won last time out at Fairyhouse (IRE). All 4 wins have come over 2m5f – 3m. Last raced off a career-high mark of 108.
Based on 18 archived runs · run-style from 18 commented runs since Feb 2025 · updated 11 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 4–18Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 10 (55.6%)Placed
- +0.50£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.94Fair A/E n=18 · 1.52 incl. margin
- 108Highest OR
- 26dBetween runs (median)longest 154 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 rating108At career-high mark
108
93–108
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 139
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 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 137B | 91 | 3 runs · 137 / 99 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 133A | 103 | 2 runs · 133 / 118 |
| Heavy | 3 | 157B | 88 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 139B | 123.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 108B | 90 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 157B | 135 | 5 runs · 157 / 137 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 103B | 75.5 | 1 run · — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (2) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 18 runs · as at 11 Nov 2026 · 1 recent figure provisional (may move for 7 days) · 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 10 Nov 2026: fastest on KTB Speed in 1 run (won 1) · to 10 Nov 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 18 analysed runs since Feb 2025
- Held up 7 (39%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 5 (28%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (22%) · 3 wins
- Led 2 (11%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Califet (FR)
Progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,807 runs since May 2008 (399 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 45 | 11 | 24.4% | +12.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 1,020 | 131 | 12.8% | +1 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 706 | 88 | 12.5% | +0.7 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,370 | 143 | 10.4% | −1.4 | 2 from 7 |
| Heavy | 621 | 71 | 11.4% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 39 | 1 | 2.6% | −9.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | +4.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 65 | 15 | 23.1% | +11.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,208 | 148 | 12.3% | +0.5 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,663 | 186 | 11.2% | −0.6 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 694 | 74 | 10.7% | −1.1 | 4 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 152 | 22 | 14.5% | +2.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2008 · as at 10 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Mrs Flemming (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mane Attraction (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurles | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.50 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 4 | 50% | +10.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan O'Sullivan | 7 | 4 | 57% | +11.50 |
| Sam Ewing | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ben Harvey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jake Coen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 44% | +9.50 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 14 | 2 | 14% | −6.50 |
| Chase | 4 | 2 | 50% | +7.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Nov 26+28d | Fairyhouse (IRE) | William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Raced close behind the pace-setters - third at halfway - second 3 out then went to the front at the following fence - stayed on strongly from the last to win | 1/11 | 10-9 | 108 | 133A | 130A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 5/2F | |
| 13 Oct 26+18d | Punchestown (IRE) | William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Raced in the pack and moved smoothly - blundered at the 2nd - up to 3rd by halfway - challenged for the front before 2 out - pushed on after 2 out - drew clear before the last and won comfortably | 1/18 | 9-7 | 94 | 139B | 122A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 3/1F | |
| 25 Sep 26+154d | Listowel (IRE) | Trant Goodwill Stakes Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - swept forward to hit the front 3 out - overtaken soon after - couldn't quicken from the last and slipped to third on the run-in | 3/15 | 3 | 11-1 | 94 | 103B | 117A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 18/1 |
| 24 Apr 26+29d | Kilbeggan | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Set the pace early - lost front spot after the first - sat second at halfway - driven on with five to jump - unable to close from there - dropped away and pulled up before the final fence | PU/16 | — | 11-1 | 94 | — | — | Ethan O'Sullivan | 10/3F |
| 26 Mar 26+21d | Clonmel | Careys Castle Novice Handicap Chase Settled behind front pair - awkward at 6th - hit front approaching two out - driven out and stayed on strongly to the line to win | 1/14 | 11-0 | 104 | 86B | 120A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 9/2 | |
| 05 Mar 26+18d | Thurles | Duggan Veterinary Supplies Handicap Chase Settled just behind the front group early - upsides in 2nd before 6 out - jumped awkwardly 2 out but forged to the front soon after - opened up before the last and stayed on strongly to score comfortably | 1/15 | 10-3 | 94 | 137B | 122A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 9/2F | |
| 15 Feb 26+17d | Punchestown | David Trundley Artist At Punchestown Novice Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - made ground into 5th 3 out and up into 4th soon after going nicely - pushed along to share the front approaching the last then went clear - caught close home to finish third with nothing more to give | 3/10 | ¾ | 9-8 | 94 | 157B | 105A | Ethan O'Sullivan | 28/1 |
| 29 Jan 26+26d | Thurles | Leugh Beginners Chase Held up in the pack early - came down at the opening fence | F/9 | — | 11-12 | — | — | — | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9/1 |
| 03 Jan 26+44d | Cork | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Beginners Chase Held up towards the back early - still only 6th at halfway - improved into 5th after 3 out and up to 4th two out - moved into 3rd approaching the last - pushed out and stayed on same gear to finish 3rd | 3/11 | ½ | 11-12 | — | — | 116A | Sam Ewing | 13/2 |
| 2025 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Nov 25+16d | Thurles | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Set the pace early - lost the front turning into the straight and dropped to 3rd under pressure after 2 out - held on for 6th with nothing more to offer up the run-in | 6/12 | 5 | 10-11 | 95 | 99A | 107A | Sam Ewing | 11/2 |
| 04 Nov 25+32d | Fairyhouse | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - improved into contention after 3 out - 4th 2 out and hit that one - unable to threaten the front pair from the last - stayed on at one gait but found little more to finish third | 3/13 | 12 | 11-9 | 95 | 88B | 113A | Sam Ewing | 4/1 |
| 03 Oct 25+4d | Gowran Park | Thomastown Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - 5th at halfway - moved into 4th 3 out - pushed into 2nd before the last then found nothing and eased back to finish 3rd | 3/9 | 1¼ | 10-9 | 93 | 90A | 111A | Sam Ewing | 7/2 |
| 29 Sep 25+31d | Roscommon | Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hesitant start - settled midfield - up to 6th with four to jump - scratchy over third-last - into 2nd but clumsy two out - driven with no real gain on leader - urged out from the last - held on same speed to finish | 2/15 | 4¾ | 11-12 | 93 | 90B | 121A | Sam Ewing | 4/1 |
| 29 Aug 25+75d | Down Royal | Tayto Group Ltd Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled towards the back early - moved into 6th turning for home - pushed into 3rd before 2 out - shared 2nd place and a small error at the last - stayed on same gait without finding more up the run-in | 4/11 | ¾ | 11-7 | 93 | 85A | 120A | Sam Ewing | 5/1 |
| 15 Jun 25+87d | Downpatrick | Cab Plant Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat close to the pace early - moved into second two out and pressed on at the last - slipped back to fourth in the straight - faded late to finish seventh | 7/11 | 1¼ | 11-12 | 95 | 58A | 107A | Ben Harvey | 7/2 |
| 20 Mar 25+25d | Cork | Voodoo Rooms Maiden Hurdle Held up towards the back - improved past four out but still 8th turning for home - unable to close in 7th before two out and stayed on same speed to finish 7th | 7/19 | 7½ | 11-12 | — | 108B | 103A | Sean Flanagan | 125/1 |
| 23 Feb 25+15d | Naas | Lily & Wild At The Post Maiden Hurdle Settled in the middle of the pack - blundered four out - pushed along and unable to quicken entering the straight - well held in 15th | 15/20 | ¾ | 11-9 | — | 48C | 93C | Jake Coen | 125/1 |
| 08 Feb 25 | Naas | Cavan Developments Supporting Kill GAA Maiden Hurdle Held up at the back - improved into 5th before fading after 2 out - finished well held in 7th | 7/15 | 20 | 11-12 | — | 92C | 104C | Sean Flanagan | 125/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Live To Laugh won?
- Live To Laugh (IRE) won 4 of 18 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 10 times in total (55.6% of starts).
- Who trains Live To Laugh?
- Live To Laugh (IRE) is trained by Peter Fahey, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 November 2026.
- Who is Live To Laugh's sire?
- Live To Laugh (IRE) is by Califet (FR) out of Mrs Flemming (IRE), whose sire is Flemensfirth (USA).
- What going does Live To Laugh prefer?
- Live To Laugh (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Live To Laugh's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 108, from the run on 10 November 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Live To Laugh's sire's record?
- Califet (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.8% of 3,807 runs since May 2008 (399 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Live To Laugh's siblings?
- Out of Mrs Flemming (IRE), Live To Laugh (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Nov 2026.