Love Me Tender (FR)
Love Me Tender won five of ten starts in our archive including two at Grade 3 level. His biggest success came when he led to take the Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Steeplechase at Cork in Nov 2026 on good to soft going. All five wins have come on good to soft or good ground and on a first visit to the course. He last ran at Cork in Nov 2026.
- 5–10Wins / Runs
- 50%Strike rate
- 7 (70%)Placed
- −2.33£1 level staken=10 at SP
- 1.36Fair A/E n=10 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 138Highest OR
- 58dBetween runs (median)
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 141
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 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 134A | 128 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 3 | 111B | 110 | 3 runs · 111 / 110 |
| Good | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 11 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 134A | 132 | 2 runs · 134 / 122 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 141A | 104 | 3 runs · 141 / 104 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 124B | 111 | 1 run · — |
Of 10 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 9 figures from 10 runs · as at 9 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.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 1 Nov 2026: fastest on KTB Speed in 1 run (won 1) · to 1 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 9 analysed runs since May 2025
- Led 3 (33%) · 3 wins
- Prominent 3 (33%) · 1 win
- Held up 3 (33%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 16% of 3,235 runs since Jul 2013 (499 horses).
Strongest on good going: 19.8% from 565. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.4% from 212. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.7% from 699. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.7% from 138.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −16 | — |
| Good to Firm | 24 | 6 | 25% | +9 | — |
| Good | 565 | 112 | 19.8% | +3.8 | 1 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 491 | 94 | 19.1% | +3.1 | 4 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,224 | 187 | 15.3% | −0.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 718 | 97 | 13.5% | −2.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 212 | 20 | 9.4% | −6.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −16 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 50 | 3 | 6% | −10 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 138 | 12 | 8.7% | −7.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 304 | 45 | 14.8% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 699 | 138 | 19.7% | +3.7 | 2 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,533 | 242 | 15.8% | −0.2 | 2 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 421 | 62 | 14.7% | −1.3 | 1 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 87 | 14 | 16.1% | +0.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jul 2013 · as at 10 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Kainsbourg (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Micawber (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainsbourg (FR) | 13 | 2 | 2m–2m4f | — |
| Micawber (FR) | 6 | 1 | 2m1½f | Class 2 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 4 | 100% | +2.05 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.38 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.62 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.25 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.30 |
| Tramore | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 2 | 50% | −0.70 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.38 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 2 | 67% | −0.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walsh | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 3 | 2 | 67% | +0.62 |
| Paul Townend | 2 | 2 | 100% | +0.55 |
| Miss J Townend | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 7 | 3 | 43% | −2.95 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 2 | 67% | +0.62 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.38 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 75% | +0.05 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 33% | −3.45 |
| Chase | 3 | 2 | 67% | +0.62 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
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 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 26+38d | Cork (IRE) | Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) Set the pace from the start - 2 lengths up halfway - untidy at the 7th - small error 3 out - went on approaching the last and stayed on strongly run-in to win comfortably | 1/6 | 11-0 | — | 134A | 155B | Harry Cobden | 1/1F | |
| 24 Sep 26+58d | Listowel (IRE) | Thorn Plant Hire Beginners Steeplechase | 1/11 | 11-12 | — | 141A | 138A | Harry Cobden | 8/13F | |
| 28 Jul 26+90d | Galway (IRE) | Latin Quarter Beginners Steeplechase Settled just behind the front group in 4th - minor error 7th - made ground into contention approaching 2 out but dropped to 5th over the last - unable to threaten when asked and stayed on at one gait to finish 4th | 4/10 | ½ | 11-12 | — | — | 135A | Harry Cobden | 6/4F |
| 29 Apr 26+24d | Punchestown | Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Settled towards the back and pulling hard early - awkward over 4th - urged on with two to jump - driven approaching straight but making no headway - fifth and modest jumper at final obstacle - unable to find more and beaten well | 5/14 | 3½ | 11-10 | 136 | 104B | 134A | Mark Walsh | 10/1 |
| 05 Apr 26+62d | Fairyhouse | Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Held up at back of the pack - improved into 4th approaching final two furlongs despite a small stumble - unable to threaten leaders and stayed on same rate to finish 4th | 4/11 | ½ | 11-6 | 136 | 110A | 143A | Mark Walsh | 7/2 |
| 02 Feb 26+37d | Leopardstown | Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Settled at the back early - improved into 5th two out - into 4th and pushed along entering straight - unable to close on leaders and stayed on for 3rd | 3/8 | 6 | 11-10 | 138 | 95A | 135A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 25+83d | Leopardstown | Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Sat behind front pair early - 4th at halfway - hit a rough patch and dropped to 5th - pushed along into 3rd after two out - couldn't find more back in 5th approaching last - shared 3rd at the last and stayed on same gear to finish third | 3/8 | 3½ | 11-12 | — | 111B | 147A | Mark Walsh | 4/1 |
| 05 Oct 25+72d | Tipperary | BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Led from the off - drew away on the run-in - scored without pressure | 1/6 | 11-0 | — | 124B | 151B | Paul Townend | 1/4F | |
| 25 Jul 25+56d | Kilbeggan | Tote Maiden Hurdle Set off in front from the start - four lengths up by halfway - jumped too big four out and lost momentum briefly two out - shot away approaching the last - strolled home unchallenged | 1/14 | 11-7 | — | 132B | 144A | Paul Townend | 30/100F | |
| 30 May 25 | Tramore | QuinnBet (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race Sat behind the front group - mid-pack around halfway - moved into second before 2f out - hit the front inside the final furlong and pulled clear - stayed on strongly to win | 1/12 | 11-8 | — | 90A | 134A | Miss J Townend | 1/2F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Love Me Tender won?
- Love Me Tender (FR) won 5 of 10 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 50%. Placed 7 times in total (70% of starts).
- Who trains Love Me Tender?
- Love Me Tender (FR) is trained by W. P. Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 November 2026.
- Who is Love Me Tender's sire?
- Love Me Tender (FR) is by Doctor Dino (FR) out of Ex Fan Des Sixties (FR), whose sire is Poliglote.
- What going does Love Me Tender prefer?
- Love Me Tender (FR) has the best record on good to soft going: 4 wins from 4 starts (100%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Love Me Tender's official rating?
- Love Me Tender (FR)'s highest official rating on record is 138.
- What is Love Me Tender's sire's record?
- Doctor Dino (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 16% of 3,235 runs since Jul 2013 (499 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 19.8% from 565. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 9.4% from 212. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.7% from 699. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 8.7% from 138.
- Who are Love Me Tender's siblings?
- Out of Ex Fan Des Sixties (FR), Love Me Tender (FR) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Kainsbourg (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Micawber (FR)). The wins came over 2m–2m4f. As at Nov 2026.