Lough Nigara (IRE)
Lough Nigara is a gelding who has won two of 18 starts on turf, both in heavy-ground handicaps over 2m5f – 3m. He took a Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown in Jan 2026 off an official rating of 93 and followed up in an EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle at Thurles in Mar 2026 off 103. Typically held up, he finished 12 of 12 at Galway in Oct 2026 when last raced off his career-high mark of 110.
- 2–18Wins / Runs
- 11.1%Strike rate
- 9 (50%)Placed
- −7.50£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.94Fair A/E n=18 · 0.75 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 34dBetween runs (median)longest 419 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 132
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 9 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 8 | 132B | 82.5 | 5 runs · 132 / 93 |
| Soft | 5 | 122B | 97 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 101B | 85.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 9 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 130B | 90 | 4 runs · 130 / 85.5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 132B | 81 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 63C | 57.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 18 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 16 figures from 18 runs · as at 3 Nov 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 11 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Held up 8 (73%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,257 runs since Apr 2018 (156 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 14.1% from 184.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | +2.2 | — |
| Good | 420 | 40 | 9.5% | +0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 262 | 21 | 8% | −0.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 364 | 23 | 6.3% | −2.6 | 0 from 7 |
| Heavy | 184 | 26 | 14.1% | +5.2 | 2 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | +24.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 401 | 30 | 7.5% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 481 | 39 | 8.1% | −0.8 | 0 from 5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 319 | 35 | 11% | +2.1 | 2 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 48 | 6 | 12.5% | +3.6 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2018 · as at 9 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Galtee Mountain (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 2m3f–2m6f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Galtee Mountain (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galtee Mountain (IRE) | 31 | 7 | 2m3f–2m6f | Class 4 |
| Ask The King (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 8 | 2 | 25% | +2.50 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 3 | 1 | 33% | +3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.50 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 2 | 20% | +0.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Doyle | 15 | 2 | 13% | −4.50 |
| Daniel King | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| P J O'Hanlon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Hood | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Hood + blinkers | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Hood + cheekpieces | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +4.50 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 17 | 2 | 12% | −6.50 |
| Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Oct 26+211d | Galway (IRE) | W.b. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle Missed the break - settled in the back division - urged from 2 out and found nothing more - always well held in 12th | 12/12 | 5½ | 10-1 | 110 | 64C | 100C | Daniel King | 10/1 |
| 29 Mar 26+24d | Downpatrick | Kevin Ross Bloodstock 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle Would not go into the stalls - never took part | RR/10 | — | 11-12 | 110 | — | — | Ricky Doyle | 5/1 |
| 05 Mar 26+29d | Thurles | EASYFIX Equine Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack - moved up strongly from 3 out and hit the front before the penultimate - challenged and edged out approaching the last - stick gone but rallied on the run-in - wore down the opposition to prevail on the line | 1/13 | 11-5 | 103 | 78B | 136A | Ricky Doyle | 7/2F | |
| 04 Feb 26+23d | Punchestown | ThatPrizeGuy.co.uk Novice Handicap Hurdle Slow to join field - settled midpack - 4th at halfway - moved into second three out - urged on after the following fence - driven approaching the final flight - fought back on the run-in but couldn't find more late | 2/7 | nk | 10-9 | 101 | 132B | 120B | Ricky Doyle | 3/1 |
| 12 Jan 26+11d | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back early - improved into the pack by halfway then closer still 3 out - moved into second turning in - shaken up to hit the front before the last and stayed on strongly to win | 1/16 | 10-10 | 93 | 130B | 125A | Ricky Doyle | 5/1 | |
| 01 Jan 26+41d | Fairyhouse | Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle Slow to join up - settled towards back early - moved smoothly through the field to be third turning in - asked for effort after two out but unable to close before the last then stayed on same speed to finish third | 3/17 | 4½ | 10-12 | 93 | 122B | 117A | Ricky Doyle | 5/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Nov 25+17d | Fairyhouse | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back early - edged into contention but only sixth turning for home - pushed along - strong move up to 4th at the last - kept going strongly to the line - finished second | 2/10 | 2¼ | 10-6 | 90 | 93A | 110A | Ricky Doyle | 11/4 |
| 04 Nov 25+157d | Fairyhouse | Christmas Party Jackpot Jingle At Fairyhouse 13th December Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back - made strong progress before 3 out - into third but couldn't threaten leaders near the finish - stayed on at one gait to the line | 3/13 | 2 | 10-5 | 89 | 87B | 115A | Ricky Doyle | 4/1 |
| 31 May 25+14d | Listowel | Cnoc An Oir Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards the back - still down in 12th after 6th - made ground before 3 out to reach 3rd approaching last - unable to threaten pair up front - stayed on same gear to finish 3rd | 3/18 | 5½ | 11-4 | 88 | 101B | 118A | Ricky Doyle | 9/1 |
| 17 May 25+142d | Wexford | Slaney River Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Up with the pace and hit the front before the 2nd - driven to stay ahead but overtaken entering the straight - slipped to 5th two out and had nothing more to offer late | 7/14 | ¾ | 11-4 | 90 | 70B | 102A | Ricky Doyle | 3/1F |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+34d | Limerick | BRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase Towards the back - isolated at the tail halfway - niggled in 8th after 3 out - promoted to 5th at the following fence - stayed on at the one speed to finish 4th but well held | 4/10 | ¾ | 11-0 | 92 | 81A | 96B | Ricky Doyle | 7/1 |
| 22 Nov 24+217d | Tipperary | tipperaryraces Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Held up towards the back - roused into progress approaching 3 out - into 6th soon after but unable to threaten leaders - stayed on same rate to finish | 6/15 | 1¾ | 10-5 | 93 | 97B | 98A | Ricky Doyle | 16/1 |
| 19 Apr 24+34d | Ballinrobe | Sherry Fitzgerald Mayo Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 4/11 | 12 | 11-9 | 93 | 98A | 95B | Danny Gilligan | 9/4F |
| 16 Mar 24+61d | Thurles | Leugh Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 3/11 | 3½ | 10-12 | 93 | 75A | 110A | Ricky Doyle | 10/3F |
| 15 Jan 24+36d | Punchestown | Join The Punchestown Members Club Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/13 | 5 | 11-4 | 91 | — | 120A | Ricky Doyle | 18/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 23+14d | Cork | Bar One Racing 'Guaranteed Multiples All Shops' Maiden Hurdle | 12/24 | 6 | 11-12 | — | 60C | 105C | Ricky Doyle | 250/1 |
| 26 Nov 23+419d | Cork | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 8/17 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 52B | 102A | Ricky Doyle | 200/1 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 03 Oct 22 | Tipperary | Join The Tipperary Supporter's Club (C & G) Maiden Hurdle | 8/19 | ½ | 10-13 | — | 63C | 93C | P J O'Hanlon | 125/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Lough Nigara won?
- Lough Nigara (IRE) won 2 of 18 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.1%. Placed 9 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Lough Nigara?
- Lough Nigara (IRE) is trained by Eoin Griffin, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 October 2026.
- Who is Lough Nigara's sire?
- Lough Nigara (IRE) is by Sans Frontieres (IRE) out of Kings Queen (IRE), whose sire is Wizard King.
- What going does Lough Nigara prefer?
- Lough Nigara (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 8 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Lough Nigara's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 110, from the run on 26 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Lough Nigara's sire's record?
- Sans Frontieres (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,257 runs since Apr 2018 (156 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 14.1% from 184.
- Who are Lough Nigara's siblings?
- Out of Kings Queen (IRE), Lough Nigara (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Galtee Mountain (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Galtee Mountain (IRE)). The wins came over 2m3f–2m6f. As at Nov 2026.